Nondisp fx of 5th metatarsal bone, r ft, 7thP

This code signifies a previously diagnosed fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in the right foot that was initially nondisplaced. The current encounter is for ongoing management of this fracture, specifically addressing a complication where the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right fifth metatarsal fracture that has begun to heal with malunion. This could include visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or conservative management of the malaligned bone. It indicates that the fracture is not new, nor is it in the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and specifies "malunion" as the complication.
• Verify the fracture was initially nondisplaced and located in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion (failure to heal).