Disp fx of distal phalanx of unsp lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a break in the furthest bone of any of the smaller toes (not the big toe) where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The skin over the fracture remains intact, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of a second, third, fourth, or fifth toe. This would include scenarios such as a patient who stubbed their toe, resulting in a visibly deformed and painful toe, confirmed by X-ray to be a displaced closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.
• If the specific lesser toe (e.g., second, third) is known, a more specific code should be used.