Nondisp fx of 3rd metatarsal bone, r ft, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the third metatarsal bone of the right foot that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right third metatarsal fracture is experiencing delayed union. It would be used when the physician documents ongoing management for the fracture, specifically noting the delayed healing process.

• Ensure physician documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for the right third metatarsal.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the laterality (right foot) and the specific bone (third metatarsal) are clearly documented.