Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of unsp great toe, init

This code signifies a break in the bone closest to the foot in an unstated great toe, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this particular injury, and the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the great toe, where the medical record does not specify laterality (left or right). This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of such a closed fracture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "proximal phalanx" of the great toe.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.