Nondisp fx of fourth metatarsal bone, right foot, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the fourth metatarsal bone in the right foot. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation in the right foot, and the medical record clearly links these symptoms as a direct consequence of a healed, non-displaced fourth metatarsal fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic issues, not for the initial injury or acute healing phase.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M79.671 for pain in right foot).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the condition is a "sequela," "late effect," or "due to old fracture."
• Verify the fracture was indeed non-displaced and located in the fourth metatarsal of the right foot.