Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of r ft, 7thD

Displaced fracture of lateral cuneiform of right foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in the right foot that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The patient is currently in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right lateral cuneiform fracture who is undergoing routine healing. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during follow-up appointments to monitor recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right foot" for later cuneiform.
Verify the encounter is for routine healing, not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S92.221Displaced fracture of lateral cuneiform of right foot

S92.221D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9 V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S92Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle S92.0Fracture of calcaneus S92.00Unspecified fracture of calcaneus S92.001Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus