Disp fx of second metatarsal bone, l foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the second metatarsal bone of the left foot where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. Furthermore, the fracture has broken through the skin, creating an open wound, and this encounter represents the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left second metatarsal bone that has an associated open wound. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, wound debridement, or casting/splinting procedures performed during the acute phase of injury management.

• Confirm laterality (left foot) and the specific metatarsal (second) are documented.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.