Other fracture of third metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela

This code indicates a past fracture of the third metacarpal bone in the right hand, where the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that previous injury. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term consequences directly attributable to the healed or healing fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a current problem that is a direct result of a previously sustained and now healed or healing fracture of the right third metacarpal. It should be used for follow-up care related to the long-term effects of the fracture, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the previous right third metacarpal fracture.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; refer to acute fracture codes for those encounters.