Contusion of unsp great toe w/o damage to nail, init encntr

This code signifies a bruise to the great toe where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the nail itself is not injured, and this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a contusion of the great toe, and the medical record does not specify laterality. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such an injury, prior to any subsequent encounters for the same condition.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "great toe" and absence of nail damage.
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.