Disp fx of fifth metatarsal bone, unspecified foot, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the fifth metatarsal bone of an unspecified foot, where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the initial fracture, even after the acute phase of healing has passed. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing the lasting impact of the old injury, rather than the acute treatment of the fracture itself.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fifth metatarsal fracture.
• Verify laterality (left or right foot) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.