Displaced unsp fracture of right lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a break in one of the smaller bones of the right foot's lesser toes (any toe other than the big toe), where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of a right lesser toe where the specific toe involved (e.g., second, third, fourth, or fifth) is not documented. This is appropriate when the patient is receiving initial care for the injury, such as splinting, casting, or surgical reduction.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "right" lesser toe and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter of treatment for the fracture.
• If the specific lesser toe is identified (e.g., right second toe), a more specific code should be used.