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

This code signifies a fracture in one or more of the tarsal bones (e.g., talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms) located in the left foot. The fracture is considered closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, unspecified closed fracture of a tarsal bone in the left foot. It is used when the specific tarsal bone involved has not been identified or documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left foot" and "initial encounter" for a closed fracture.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific tarsal bone fracture (e.g., calcaneal fracture) is documented; use the specific code instead.
• If the encounter is for subsequent care or sequelae, a different 7th character extender will be required.