Dislocation of MTP joint of right great toe, init

This code signifies an acute, traumatic displacement of the joint connecting the metatarsal bone to the proximal phalanx of the great toe on the patient's right foot. It indicates that the articular surfaces are no longer in normal apposition, often resulting from a hyperextension or abduction injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a dislocated metatarsophalangeal joint of the right great toe. This includes the initial evaluation, reduction procedure, and any immediate post-reduction care. It is appropriate for both open and closed reductions performed during the initial encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" great toe and "metatarsophalangeal" joint to differentiate from other toe joints or the left foot.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial" one for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.
• Look for documentation of mechanism of injury, physical exam findings consistent with dislocation (e.g., deformity, pain, inability to move), and imaging confirmation.