Displaced unsp fracture of left great toe, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the great toe (hallux) on the left foot where the specific bone involved is not documented, and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It also indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site have been broken, exposing the bone to the external environment.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the left great toe, where the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) is not specified in the medical record. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or the first surgical intervention for this injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left great toe" and "displaced" and "open fracture."
• If the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) of the great toe is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.