Subluxation of interphaln joint of unsp lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a partial dislocation of a joint within one of the smaller toes, excluding the great toe, that occurred recently or is actively being treated. It indicates that the joint surfaces are no longer perfectly aligned but still maintain some contact.

Apply this code when documenting an initial visit or active treatment phase for a patient presenting with a partially dislocated interphalangeal joint of the second, third, fourth, or fifth toe. This would include scenarios like an acute injury from stubbing a toe or a sports-related incident.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subluxation" and not a complete "dislocation" (which would map to a different code series).
• Verify that the affected toe is a "lesser toe" (digits 2-5) and not the great toe (hallux).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury or during the active treatment phase; subsequent encounters for healing would require a different seventh character.