Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of unsp lesser toe(s), 7thB

This code signifies a break in the middle bone of one or more of the smaller toes (not the big toe) that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with an acute, non-displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of a lesser toe, where the skin has been broken, exposing the bone. This applies to the initial treatment phase, such as emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the middle phalanx and not the proximal or distal phalanx.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture."
• The "B" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the fracture itself.