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

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the left great toe that has not shifted from its normal position. The patient is currently receiving care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of the left great toe, and the physician documents delayed union or healing. This is appropriate for ongoing management of the fracture when healing is not progressing as anticipated.

• Ensure physician documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left) and specific toe (great toe) are documented.