Other physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a toe bone on the left foot, excluding the great toe. This type of fracture is common in children and adolescents due to the presence of active growth plates. The fracture is classified as "closed," meaning the skin over the injury remains intact.

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed physeal fracture of any phalanx (proximal, middle, or distal) of the second through fifth toes on the left foot. This code is appropriate for injuries resulting from trauma such as stubbing a toe or direct impact.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "physeal fracture" and identifies the left foot and a toe other than the great toe.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is documented as "closed" to avoid using an open fracture code.