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

This code signifies a fracture of the first bone (closest to the foot) of the left great toe that is still healing, but not as quickly as expected. The bone fragments are in their normal anatomical alignment, meaning they have not shifted out of place. This diagnosis indicates ongoing management for a fracture that has not yet fully united.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving continued care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the left great toe, and the healing process is progressing slower than anticipated. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase, but before complete fracture consolidation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the left great toe's proximal phalanx.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly noted as "nondisplaced" to avoid incorrect coding for displaced fractures.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.