Fracture of unsp tarsal bone(s) of right foot, init

This code signifies a break in one or more of the tarsal bones in the right foot, where the specific bone involved is not documented. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the injury is intact, and this is the initial visit for treatment.

This code is appropriate for the first encounter with a patient presenting with a right foot tarsal fracture when the specific tarsal bone (e.g., calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms) is not identified in the medical record. It's used when the fracture does not involve an open wound.

• Only use this code when the specific tarsal bone is truly unspecified in the documentation.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial treatment for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct codes.