Nondisp fx of 3rd metatarsal bone, l ft, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the third metatarsal bone in the left foot that was initially nondisplaced but has since healed improperly, resulting in malunion. The patient is currently receiving care for this specific complication of the fracture.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left third metatarsal fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This includes scenarios such as evaluation for corrective surgery, physical therapy for functional impairment due to malunion, or ongoing management of pain related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "third metatarsal" and "left foot."
• Verify the initial fracture was documented as "nondisplaced" to align with the code's specificity.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different code.