Other physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a toe bone, excluding the great toe, where the skin remains intact. It indicates the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a closed fracture involving the growth plate of any toe phalanx, other than the hallux. This is appropriate for acute injuries where the bone has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure documentation specifies a physeal fracture of a toe phalanx (excluding the great toe).
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment and the fracture is closed.
• Do not use for open fractures or subsequent encounters for the same injury.