Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of unsp ft, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in an unspecified foot that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in the healing phase, but the bone repair is progressing slower than expected. This indicates ongoing medical management for a fracture that has not yet fully united.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a displaced lateral cuneiform fracture of an unspecified foot, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing. This is appropriate for encounters where the fracture is still being actively managed and has not reached full clinical union within the expected timeframe.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the fracture.
• Verify the laterality is unspecified for the foot; if left or right is known, a more specific code should be used.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.