Disp fx of 1st metatarsal bone, r ft, 7thD

This code indicates a fracture of the first metatarsal bone in the right foot that was initially displaced but is now in a subsequent phase of healing. The fracture is progressing as expected without complications, and the patient is receiving routine follow-up care.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced right first metatarsal fracture. It signifies that the fracture is healing routinely, and no significant complications or delayed healing are present. This would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and "first metatarsal" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or nonunion/malunion.
• Verify that the fracture was initially documented as "displaced" to accurately apply this code.