Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of right foot, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the lateral cuneiform bone, one of the midfoot bones, on the right foot. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the right lateral cuneiform. This typically occurs after an acute injury, such as a fall or direct trauma to the foot, and before definitive treatment has been completed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right foot" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).