Other physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) in a phalanx of the left foot, excluding the great toe. It indicates that the healing process is taking longer than expected, requiring continued medical attention. This type of fracture is typically seen in pediatric patients due to the presence of open growth plates.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of a left toe phalanx (excluding the great toe), and the physician documents delayed healing. This would be used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is a phalanx of the left toe, and not the great toe.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.