Disp fx of dist phalanx of unsp great toe, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the great toe that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture is not healing properly, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is being seen for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment or evaluation of a previously diagnosed displaced distal phalanx fracture of the great toe, and the physician explicitly documents that the fracture has failed to unite. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after initial treatment, where nonunion is the primary concern.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "nonunion" for the distal phalanx of the great toe.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Do not use if the documentation indicates malunion (improper healing) rather than nonunion (failure to heal).