Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a phalanx bone in the right toe, excluding the great toe. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a right toe phalanx physeal fracture that is not progressing to healing at the anticipated rate. This would include situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or clinical signs indicate non-union or slow callus formation after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right toe" and "phalanx" (not great toe) and "physeal fracture."
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that the physician explicitly notes "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.