Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of r great toe, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the first bone of the right great toe that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of healing, but the fracture is taking longer than expected to unite. This indicates a complication in the bone repair process.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the right great toe, and the physician documents delayed healing. This typically occurs after initial treatment, during a period of continued monitoring and management for the slow-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for the right great toe's proximal phalanx.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
• Always review the physician's notes for specific details regarding the healing status to differentiate between routine healing and delayed healing.