Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a phalanx bone in the right toe, excluding the great toe. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase following the initial injury, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of a right lesser toe phalanx. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the fracture is routinely healing and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial injury.
• Verify the fracture location is a phalanx of the right toe (excluding the great toe).
• Confirm that healing is routine; if delayed or complicated, a different 7th character is required.