Unspecified physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) in a phalanx of the left toe, where the specific phalanx or type of physeal fracture is not documented. It is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture and it is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for routine follow-up of an unspecified left toe phalanx physeal fracture. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks, or general assessment of healing progression without any reported complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left toe" and "physeal fracture" without further detail on the phalanx or fracture type.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed healing routinely; if complications arise, a different seventh character would be required.