Nondisp fx of fifth metatarsal bone, left foot, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in the left foot, where the bone fragments were not significantly displaced at the time of the original injury. It signifies that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or complications directly attributable to this past fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations that persist after a nondisplaced left fifth metatarsal fracture has healed. It should be used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to these lasting consequences, rather than for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the primary diagnosis describing the current condition or symptom.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical nondisplaced left fifth metatarsal fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.