Displaced unsp fx unsp great toe, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the great toe that has healed incorrectly (malunion) and is still displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this malunited fracture, not for the initial injury or routine healing.

Apply this code for patients presenting for evaluation or management of a great toe fracture that has previously been treated but has healed in a misaligned position. This would include scenarios where surgical correction of the malunion is being planned, or the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms due to the malunion during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and "displaced" for the great toe fracture.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment or routine healing phase.
• Laterality (right/left) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be sought.