Disp fx of 5th metatarsal bone, unsp ft, 7thP

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone, located in either foot, that is currently being treated for a complication where the bone fragments have healed in an incorrect anatomical alignment. This malunion indicates a prior fracture that did not heal properly, leading to a deformity or functional impairment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed displaced fifth metatarsal fracture that has healed with malunion. This applies to situations such as evaluating the extent of the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or monitoring the patient's symptoms related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the complication of the fracture healing.
• Verify the fracture is of the fifth metatarsal and is displaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different code.