Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of unsp ft, 7thD

This code describes a fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for the fracture and it is healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after an initial diagnosis of a displaced lateral cuneiform fracture, and the physician documents routine healing. This would include scenarios such as cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the normal healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lateral cuneiform" to support this code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed healing.
• Confirm the foot is unspecified if laterality is not documented.