Open bite of unsp lesser toe(s) w/o damage to nail, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury to one or more of the smaller toes (not the great toe) where the skin is broken, exposing underlying tissue, but the toenail itself is intact. This type of wound is typically caused by a sharp or pointed object.

Apply this code when documenting an initial presentation of an open wound on any toe other than the hallux, where the nail plate is explicitly noted as undamaged. This is appropriate for injuries like stepping on a nail or a sharp object causing a puncture or laceration that breaks the skin.

• Confirm the injury is to a lesser toe (digits 2-5) and not the great toe.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without damage to nail" or similar.
• The "A" suffix indicates this is the initial encounter for this specific injury.