Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela

This code indicates a healed or chronic fracture of the second metacarpal bone in the left hand, where the patient is experiencing residual effects or complications from the original injury. These sequelae could include ongoing pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations that persist after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term problems directly attributable to a previously sustained fracture of the left second metacarpal. This applies to follow-up visits for chronic pain, rehabilitation for persistent functional deficits, or evaluation of complications like post-traumatic arthritis or nerve impingement resulting from the old injury.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is still relevant for reporting.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes without the "S" seventh character.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the chronic nature of the condition and its direct link to the prior left second metacarpal fracture.