Nondisp fx of dist phalanx of l less toe(s), 7thG

This code signifies a fracture in the outermost bone of one of the smaller toes on the left foot, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a left lesser toe distal phalanx fracture that is taking longer than anticipated to heal, but no surgical intervention for malunion or nonunion has yet occurred. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as cast removal, but before complete radiographic healing is confirmed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" and "lesser toe(s)" as well as "distal phalanx" to support this specific site.
• The "G" seventh character indicates delayed healing, requiring explicit physician documentation of this status.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.