Disp fx of middle phalanx of left lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a break in the middle bone of one of the smaller toes on the left foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a closed, displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of any lesser toe on their left foot. This includes initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for the acute injury.

• Confirm the fracture is displaced and involves the middle phalanx of a left lesser toe, not the great toe.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific fracture, not a subsequent visit for healing or complications.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures have different coding pathways.