Other physeal fracture of right metatarsal, 7thK

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (physis) of a metatarsal bone in the right foot, which has failed to heal properly after an initial injury. "Nonunion" indicates that the bone fragments have not united and are unlikely to do so without further intervention.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of the right metatarsal that has progressed to nonunion. This includes visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or planning for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Requires an associated external cause code if the cause of the fracture is known and relevant to the current encounter.
• Confirm documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and specifies the right metatarsal and physeal involvement.
• Distinguish from malunion (improper healing) or delayed union (slower than expected healing).