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

This code signifies a break in one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot that has not shifted out of alignment. The specific toe involved is not documented, and the skin over the fracture remains intact. This diagnosis is assigned when the patient is receiving initial treatment for the injury.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of an unspecified lesser toe on the right foot. It applies when the fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" foot and "lesser toe(s)" when using this code.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture to justify the "A" seventh character.