Nondisp fx of lateral cuneiform of left foot, init

This code signifies a break in the lateral cuneiform bone, located on the outer side of the midfoot, where the bone fragments have not shifted out of their normal alignment. It specifically refers to an injury affecting the left foot.

This code is appropriate for the initial visit or treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the left lateral cuneiform. It is used when the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture).

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left foot" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding pathways.