Dislocation of MTP joint of left great toe, init

This code signifies a complete displacement of the joint connecting the metatarsal bone to the first bone of the great toe on the left foot. This injury involves the disruption of the normal alignment of these bones, often resulting from trauma.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed dislocation of the metatarsophalangeal joint of their left great toe. This includes emergency room visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or primary care encounters where the injury is first identified and managed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the left great toe and confirms a complete dislocation, not a subluxation.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for associated documentation of the mechanism of injury and any reduction procedures performed.