Nondisp fx of 4th metatarsal bone, unsp ft, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the fourth metatarsal bone of an unspecified foot that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open, nondisplaced fracture of the fourth metatarsal when the specific foot (left or right) is not documented. It would be used, for example, when a patient presents to the emergency department with a visible wound over the fourth metatarsal and imaging confirms a nondisplaced fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture."
• Only use the "B" seventh character for the initial encounter where active treatment is provided.
• If the specific foot is known (left or right), a more specific code should be selected.