Other physeal fracture of right metatarsal, 7thD

This code indicates a follow-up encounter for a fracture involving the growth plate (physis) of a metatarsal bone in the right foot, where the fracture is healing as expected without complications. It signifies that the patient is in the routine recovery phase after the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of a right metatarsal physeal fracture, when the physician documents routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or general monitoring of an uncomplicated recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right metatarsal" and "physeal fracture" for accurate laterality and fracture type.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or complicated healing.
• Pair with appropriate external cause codes (V, W, X, Y) if the cause of the injury is known and documented.