Nondisp fx of fourth metatarsal bone, left foot, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the fourth metatarsal bone in the left foot, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is still experiencing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this past fracture, even though the acute phase of healing has concluded.

Apply this code when a patient presents with ongoing pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation in the left foot that is documented as a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fourth metatarsal fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing long-term effects, rather than the initial injury or active healing phase.

• Requires documentation explicitly linking current symptoms to the past fracture.
• Do not use for acute or subacute fractures; reserve for conditions documented as sequelae.
• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific residual condition(s) if applicable.