Disp fx of 1st metatarsal bone, unsp ft, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the first metatarsal bone in an unspecified foot that is no longer in its correct anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a complication in the bone repair process.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced first metatarsal fracture is presenting with evidence of delayed healing. This would typically involve ongoing pain, swelling, or radiographic findings indicating incomplete union beyond the usual healing timeframe. It is appropriate when the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on managing the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the first metatarsal.
• Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment, not the initial diagnosis.
• If the foot is specified (left or right), a more specific code should be used.