Nondisp fx of 2nd metatarsal bone, r ft, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the second metatarsal bone in their right foot that was initially nondisplaced, but is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a complication in the healing process of a previously treated fracture.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being assessed or treated for a malunion of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced fracture of the right second metatarsal. This would apply when the bone fragments have healed in an anatomically incorrect position.

• Always confirm the laterality (right foot) and the specific metatarsal (second).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that it's a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (slower than expected healing).