Unspecified physeal fracture of right metatarsal, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a metatarsal bone in the right foot, where the specific metatarsal is not documented. The encounter is for ongoing management of this fracture, which is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a right metatarsal physeal fracture that is demonstrating delayed union. It would be used when the physician notes that the fracture is not progressing to healing as anticipated, but no specific complication like nonunion or malunion has yet been diagnosed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" metatarsal and "physeal fracture" with evidence of delayed healing.
• This code requires a 7th character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.
• If the specific metatarsal (e.g., first, second) is documented, a more specific code from the S99.11-S99.15 series should be used.