Disp fx of 2nd metatarsal bone, r ft, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a right foot injury involving the second metatarsal bone, specifically a fracture that has not healed correctly and is in a displaced position. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the healing process has resulted in malunion, meaning the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the right second metatarsal, and clinical or radiological findings confirm malunion. This would apply during ongoing management, assessment for corrective surgery, or monitoring of the malunion's impact.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right foot" and "second metatarsal" to support this specific code.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent" phase of care and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion (complete failure to heal).