Nondisp fx of intermed cuneiform of r foot, init for opn fx

This code describes a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone of the right foot that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site. This code is specifically for the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced open fracture of the right intermediate cuneiform. This would typically be used for the emergency department visit, initial surgical repair, or the first physician encounter for management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the intermediate cuneiform of the right foot.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the associated external cause of injury code (V00-Y99) to provide context for the fracture.