Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of unsp ft, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in an unspecified foot that has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific type of healing complication.

Use this code when documenting a patient's subsequent visit for ongoing management of a lateral cuneiform fracture that has healed in a misaligned position. This applies to situations where the malunion is being monitored, treated non-surgically, or is being evaluated for potential surgical correction. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the fracture, where malunion is the primary focus.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the healing complication, not nonunion or routine healing.
• Confirm the fracture location is the lateral cuneiform and that the initial fracture was displaced.
• This code is for an "unspecified foot"; if the laterality (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be selected.