Displ unsp fx right lesser toe(s), subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of one or more lesser toes on the right foot that is not in its anatomical alignment and the specific toe involved is not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, displaced, unspecified right lesser toe fracture is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as cast application or reduction.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture site.
• Verify laterality (right foot) and that the fracture involves the lesser toes (not the great toe).
• Confirm the fracture is displaced and the specific lesser toe is not identified in the medical record.