Other fracture of right foot, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the right foot, excluding the ankle and toes, that has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The patient is presenting for ongoing management of this nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated right foot fracture (not ankle or toe) is seen for complications related to the bone not mending. This includes follow-up visits for surgical intervention or conservative management of the nonunion.

• Requires a seventh character "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is of the foot, not ankle or toe, and that nonunion is present.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for malunion; a different seventh character would be appropriate in those cases.