Disp fx of medial cuneiform of right foot, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the medial cuneiform bone, located on the inner side of the midfoot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. Importantly, this fracture is an "open" type, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the right medial cuneiform bone that has broken through the skin. This would typically be seen in cases of significant trauma, such as a crush injury or a direct impact to the foot, where there is an open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the right medial cuneiform.
• Verify this is the patient's initial visit for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Always review operative reports and emergency department notes for details on the fracture type and laterality.