Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l great toe, 7thD

This diagnosis code indicates a fracture of the phalanx closest to the foot in the left great toe, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The "D" suffix signifies that the patient is in the healing phase and receiving routine follow-up care for this specific injury.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the left great toe and the fracture is healing as expected. This applies to visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the routine healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "proximal phalanx" of the left great toe.
• The "D" suffix is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the fracture is healing routinely, not for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion cases.
• Verify laterality (left great toe) is clearly documented to support this specific code.