Disp fx of distal phalanx of right thumb, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of the right thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, creating an open wound, and this is the patient's first time receiving treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a right thumb distal phalanx fracture that is visibly displaced and has an associated open wound. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or non-surgical management of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right thumb" and "distal phalanx" to differentiate from other hand or finger fractures.
• Confirm the "open fracture" status is explicitly documented, indicating a break in the skin.
• Verify this is the "initial encounter" for treatment; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.