Disp fx of intermediate cuneiform of unsp foot, init

This code signifies a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone, located in the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The injury affects an unspecified foot and is being treated for the first time, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a closed, displaced fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone. This would be appropriate for patients presenting to the emergency department or their physician's office for the first time following such an injury, prior to definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• If the specific foot (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be used.