Nondisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp less toe(s), 7thK

This code describes a fracture of the furthest bone in any of the smaller toes (excluding the big toe) that has 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 complication.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient's nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of a lesser toe has failed to unite. This applies when the physician documents nonunion and the patient is undergoing continued treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or preparation for surgical intervention due to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the distal phalanx of a lesser toe.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" to support this specific code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different 7th character.