Nondisp fx of intermed cuneiform of unsp ft, init for opn fx

This code describes a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone, one of the small bones in the midfoot, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site, and this code is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed open, nondisplaced fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone, when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented. This applies to the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture, such as reduction, internal fixation, or wound care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the intermediate cuneiform.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• If the foot (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be selected.