Nondisp fx of fifth metatarsal bone, l foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the fifth metatarsal bone of the left foot that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin was broken at the time of the injury, creating an open wound, and that this is the patient's first presentation for treatment of this fracture.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced fracture of the left fifth metatarsal, where the fracture is classified as open due to a break in the skin. This would be used for the acute treatment phase, such as initial evaluation, reduction, or casting.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left foot" and "fifth metatarsal" to support this code.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "open" to differentiate from other fracture types.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent care would use different seventh characters.