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

This code signifies a break in the cuboid bone of the right foot that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open cuboid fracture of the right foot where imaging confirms the bone fragments are still aligned. It would be used when a patient presents to the emergency department or clinic for the first time following such an injury, requiring initial assessment and treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right foot" and "cuboid bone" to support this specific code.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "open" for accurate code assignment.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.