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

This code describes a fracture involving the phalanx closest to the foot in the left great toe, where the bone fragments have not shifted out of alignment. The key aspect is that the fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a left great toe proximal phalanx fracture that has been previously diagnosed and is now complicated by nonunion. This would include evaluations for persistent pain, imaging to assess the nonunion, or discussions regarding potential surgical intervention for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left great toe's proximal phalanx.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced; displaced fractures would require a different code.