Fx unsp tarsal bone(s) of right foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of one or more tarsal bones in the right foot where the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site are compromised, exposing the bone. It indicates the initial treatment encounter for this type of injury. The specific tarsal bone involved is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first treatment of an open fracture affecting an unspecified tarsal bone in their right foot. This includes scenarios where the fracture is clearly visible through a wound or when there's a compound fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right foot" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• If the specific tarsal bone is identified (e.g., navicular, cuboid), a more specific code should be used instead.