Unspecified physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thG

This code signifies an unspecific growth plate fracture in the left foot's metatarsal bone that is not healing as expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, which is experiencing a delay in the normal healing process.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, unspecified physeal fracture of the left metatarsal, and the physician documents delayed union or healing. This would include scenarios where the fracture site shows persistent pain, swelling, or radiographic evidence of incomplete healing beyond the expected timeframe.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the left metatarsal physeal fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is fully healed or if nonunion is explicitly documented (a different code would apply).