Disp fx of med cuneiform of unsp ft, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the medial cuneiform bone, one of the midfoot bones, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" means the fracture is taking longer than expected to mend. The unspecified foot designation is used when the laterality is not documented.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed displaced medial cuneiform fracture where the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged. This would apply to scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies performed to assess the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the medial cuneiform fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Only use "unspecified foot" if the medical record does not specify whether the left or right foot is affected.