Nondisp fx of intermediate cuneiform of left foot, init

This code signifies a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone, located in the midfoot, specifically in the left foot. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a nondisplaced fracture of the left intermediate cuneiform. This would include scenarios such as an emergency department visit or the first orthopedic consultation following an injury. It applies when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left foot" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site) to use this code.