Nondisp fx of shaft of fifth MC bone, right hand, sequela

This code indicates a past, healed fracture of the shaft of the fifth metacarpal bone in the right hand that is no longer acute. While the fracture itself is resolved, the patient is experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to the previous injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication or sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, nonunion, malunion, nerve damage, or functional impairment) stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the right fifth metacarpal shaft. This code is appropriate after the initial healing phase of the fracture has concluded.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.541 for chronic pain in the right hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.