Unspecified physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thK

This code signifies a pediatric or adolescent patient presenting with a non-healing fracture of the growth plate (physis) in one of the metatarsal bones of the left foot. The initial injury was a physeal fracture, but the bone has failed to unite properly, and this encounter is for ongoing management of that nonunion. The specific metatarsal involved is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed left metatarsal physeal fracture is seen for follow-up care, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has not healed after the expected healing period. This is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the nonunion, such as for casting changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left metatarsal.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the patient's age is appropriate for a physeal fracture (typically pediatric/adolescent).