Other physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of an unidentifiable metatarsal bone in the foot. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a physeal fracture of a metatarsal, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment. This would be used for ongoing management of the malunion, such as planning for corrective surgery or managing residual symptoms.

• Ensure documentation clearly states a "subsequent encounter" and specifically mentions "malunion" of the fracture.
• This code is for an unspecified metatarsal; if the specific metatarsal is known, a more precise code should be selected.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed physeal; if it's a different type of metatarsal fracture with malunion, a different code series would apply.