Disp fx of cuboid bone of unsp foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the cuboid bone, located on the outer side of the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the cuboid bone, and the specific foot (left or right) is not documented. This would typically be used in emergency department settings or for the initial hospitalization for definitive treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is "open" and "displaced."
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury.
• If the laterality (left or right foot) is specified in the medical record, a more specific code should be used.