Disp fx of intermediate cuneiform of left foot, init

This code indicates a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone, located in the middle of the left foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury typically results from direct trauma or a twisting force to the foot.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left intermediate cuneiform, where the skin over the fracture site remains intact. It would be used for the emergency department visit, initial orthopedic consultation, or first surgical encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left foot" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to avoid using codes for open fractures.