Disp fx of intermed cuneiform of unsp foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle cuneiform bone, one of the small bones in the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury when the affected foot is not specified.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an open, displaced fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone, and the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury. This would include initial surgical repair, casting, or other definitive management. It is appropriate when the medical record does not specify whether the injury is to the left or right foot.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open" and "displaced" for the intermediate cuneiform.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right foot) is not documented.