Other physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture involving the growth plate (physis) of an unspecified metatarsal bone in the foot, which is currently in a delayed healing phase. This indicates that the fracture is not progressing to union at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a metatarsal physeal fracture that was previously diagnosed and treated, but is now showing signs of delayed union. This would typically be documented by the physician as "delayed healing" or "delayed union" of the physeal fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for a physeal metatarsal fracture.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed physeal; if not, a different fracture code would be appropriate.