Disp fx of cuboid bone of right foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the cuboid bone, located on the outer side of the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the right cuboid bone that is classified as an open fracture. This would typically be documented in the emergency department or during the initial hospitalization for the injury. It is appropriate when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Confirm laterality (right foot) and the specific bone involved (cuboid) are clearly documented.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "open fracture" to support the specificity of this code.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.