Other physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a growth plate fracture in an unspecified toe phalanx that has healed improperly, resulting in malunion. The patient is receiving ongoing care for the complications or management of this previously sustained fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient visit for the management of a malunited physeal fracture of a toe phalanx. This applies to situations where the initial injury has already occurred and the focus is on addressing the suboptimal healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is a phalanx of an unspecified toe, as specific toe numbers have different codes.
• Confirm the fracture involves the physis (growth plate) and is not a different type of fracture.