Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of r less toe(s), init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the bone closest to the foot in one or more of the smaller toes on the right foot. The bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and the skin and soft tissues surrounding the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open, nondisplaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of any of the right lesser toes (toes 2-5). This includes situations where the patient presents to the emergency department or a physician's office for the first time for this specific injury, and the fracture is visibly open. It would be used for the initial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the proximal phalanx of a right lesser toe.
• The "B" in the 7th character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters would use different 7th characters.
• Verify laterality (right foot) and the specific phalanx (proximal) are explicitly stated in the medical record.