Nondisp fx of 1st metatarsal bone, unsp ft, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the first metatarsal bone in an unspecified foot that was initially nondisplaced. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced first metatarsal fracture, and clinical or radiological findings indicate that the bone is not healing at the anticipated rate. This applies to situations where the fracture has not yet fully consolidated but is not considered a nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the first metatarsal fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was originally nondisplaced; displaced fractures would require a different code.