Fracture of unsp metatarsal bone(s), unsp foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous fracture of an unknown metatarsal bone in an unspecified foot. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly related to the prior fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or other persistent sequelae directly attributable to a past metatarsal fracture where the specific bone and foot were not documented or are unknown. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting effects, not the initial injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous metatarsal fracture.
• Only use this code when the specific metatarsal bone and foot are truly unspecified in the medical record.
• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the current condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).