Disp fx of dist phalanx of r less toe(s), init for opn fx

This code signifies a broken bone in the outermost segment of one of the smaller toes on the right foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of any lesser toe on the right foot. This includes scenarios such as a crush injury or direct trauma resulting in both a bone break and an open wound over the fracture. It should be used when the patient is actively receiving treatment for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" foot and "lesser" toe(s) (i.e., not the great toe).
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "open."
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care.