Unspecified physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thP

This code describes a fracture of the growth plate (physis) in one of the metatarsal bones of the left foot, where the fracture has healed in an abnormal position (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this malunited fracture, not for the initial injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for treatment or evaluation of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of the left metatarsal that has healed with malunion. This applies to encounters for surgical correction of the malunion, physical therapy addressing the malunion, or ongoing monitoring of the malunited fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and "subsequent encounter" for this code to be appropriate.
• Confirm the fracture location is the left metatarsal and the type is physeal.
• Do not use this code for nonunion; a different code would be required for that complication.