Disp fx of intermed cuneiform of unsp ft, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone in the foot that has not healed correctly, resulting in malunion. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. This specific code is used during a subsequent encounter for the management of this malunion.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed intermediate cuneiform fracture that is now complicated by malunion. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as casting or surgery, when the bone has healed in an abnormal position. This code is also applicable when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the intermediate cuneiform.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial fracture treatment.
• Confirm the laterality (left or right foot) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using an unspecified code.