Unspecified physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an unstated type of growth plate fracture in an unspecified metatarsal bone, where the fracture has healed incorrectly. Malunion indicates that the bone has united in a deformed position, potentially leading to functional impairment or pain. This code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific complication.

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed, unspecified metatarsal physeal fracture that has healed with malunion. This includes appointments for monitoring the malunion, discussing treatment options for the deformity, or managing symptoms related to the malunion. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the fracture, where malunion is the focus of care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the encounter is not for initial fracture care.
• Confirm the fracture location is an unspecified metatarsal and the physeal involvement is also unspecified.
• Pair with external cause codes (e.g., V00-Y99) if the cause of the original fracture is relevant and documented.