Disp fx of first metatarsal bone, unsp foot, init

This code signifies a break in the first metatarsal bone (the long bone connecting the big toe to the midfoot) that is out of its normal 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 for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of their first metatarsal, where the medical record does not specify which foot is affected. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "first metatarsal."
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for treatment.
• If the foot (left or right) is specified, a more specific code should be used.