Nondisp fx of fifth metatarsal bone, unsp foot, init

This code signifies a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone that has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifies that the injury is to an unspecified foot and represents the initial encounter for treatment of this closed fracture.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone, where the specific foot (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment for the fracture is being initiated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "initial encounter" for a closed fracture.
• If the specific foot (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is only for the initial treatment phase; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.