Displaced unsp fx unsp great toe, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a great toe fracture that is not healing at the expected rate, requiring ongoing medical attention. The fracture's exact location within the great toe and the specific type of displacement are not specified. This code is used during the period when the patient is receiving active treatment for the delayed healing.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a great toe fracture that has been diagnosed as having delayed healing. This includes scenarios where the physician is monitoring the healing process, adjusting treatment plans, or considering further interventions due to the slow progression of bone union. It is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial treatment phase but before the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the great toe fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for active treatment of the fracture, not just routine follow-up after healing is complete.
• Confirm the fracture is of the great toe; other toe fractures will use different codes.