Oth fracture of right great toe, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the great toe (hallux) on the right foot, specifically one that is not a displaced or nondisplaced Salter-Harris fracture, and is currently experiencing nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a significant period, requiring ongoing medical management.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, non-Salter-Harris fracture of the right great toe that has not healed properly. This includes follow-up visits for assessment, conservative management, or preparation for surgical intervention due to the nonunion. It would be used when the patient is beyond the initial healing phase and the fracture site shows no signs of progressing to union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for the right great toe fracture.
• Verify that the fracture is not a Salter-Harris type, as those have specific codes.
• This seventh character "K" indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with nonunion, so it should not be used for initial treatment of the fracture.