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

This code signifies a break in the lateral cuneiform bone, one of the midfoot bones, on the right foot. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned (displaced), and there is an open wound communicating with the fracture site. This indicates the initial treatment encounter for this specific type of injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a right lateral cuneiform fracture where imaging confirms displacement and there is an associated open wound. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or non-surgical management of such an injury. It would also be used for the initial evaluation and stabilization in an emergency department setting.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right foot" and "lateral cuneiform."
• Verify the "displaced" nature of the fracture and the presence of an "open" wound.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture.