Other physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thG

This code indicates a fracture of the growth plate (physis) in one of the metatarsal bones of the left foot, excluding the great toe. The "subsequent encounter" aspect signifies that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a left metatarsal physeal fracture that has not healed within the typical timeframe. This would include appointments for cast changes, repeat imaging to assess healing progress, or discussions about interventions for non-union or delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" metatarsal and "physeal" fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for ongoing care and that delayed healing is explicitly noted by the provider.
• Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or encounters for routine healing (D).