Disp fx of prox phalanx of l great toe, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the bone closest to the foot in the left great toe, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The patient is currently receiving care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the left great toe's proximal phalanx. This is specifically for situations where the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate, requiring continued medical management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the "left great toe" and "proximal phalanx."
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" in the medical record.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.