Disp fx of middle phalanx of unspecified lesser toe(s), 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the middle phalanx of any lesser toe (excluding the great toe) that was initially displaced but has subsequently healed in an imperfect alignment, known as malunion. This indicates a follow-up encounter where the patient is being treated for the complications arising from this malunion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient visit for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously fractured middle phalanx of a lesser toe that has healed with a noticeable deformity or functional impairment due to malunion. This is appropriate for encounters where the malunion itself is the focus of the visit, such as planning for corrective surgery or assessing the impact of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the fracture was of the middle phalanx of a lesser toe.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Do not use for nonunion; a different code would be appropriate for that complication.