Unspecified physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) in an unknown metatarsal bone of the foot, where the healing process is taking longer than expected. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this specific, unhealed fracture.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been diagnosed with an unspecified metatarsal physeal fracture and is now returning for subsequent treatment or evaluation due to delayed healing. This applies when the specific metatarsal involved is not documented, and the fracture is not yet fully united.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and that this is a subsequent encounter.
• If the specific metatarsal (e.g., first, second) is known, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is for the unspecified metatarsal; avoid using it if the location is documented.