Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of r ft, subs for fx w malunion

This code describes a right foot injury where the lateral cuneiform bone, one of the midfoot bones, is broken and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the bone has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code for patients presenting for treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the right lateral cuneiform that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This would include scenarios such as surgical correction of the malunion, physical therapy for functional deficits due to the malunion, or ongoing pain management related to the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right foot" and "lateral cuneiform."
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and that the current encounter addresses a "malunion."
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.