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

This code signifies a break in one or more of the tarsal bones (e.g., talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms) within the foot, where the specific bone involved is not documented. It indicates that this is the initial treatment for a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury.

Use this code when documentation confirms a tarsal bone fracture but does not specify which particular tarsal bone is affected. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. It should be applied when the laterality (left or right foot) is also not specified in the medical record.

• Only use this code when the specific tarsal bone and laterality are truly unspecified in the documentation.
• Ensure the encounter is for initial treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Always query the provider for more specific information (e.g., specific bone, laterality) if available, to allow for more precise coding.