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

This code signifies a fracture of the bone closest to the foot in an unstated great toe, where the bone fragments have not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is not healing as expected and the patient is receiving ongoing care for this delayed union.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the great toe is experiencing delayed healing. This includes situations where the physician is monitoring the healing process, adjusting treatment plans, or performing procedures related to the slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the proximal phalanx and is nondisplaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.