Displaced unsp fracture of unsp great toe, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the great toe (hallux) where the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and the skin over the fracture site is compromised, exposing the bone. The specific location of the fracture within the great toe is not documented, nor is the mechanism of injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the great toe, where the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) is not specified in the documentation. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "open fracture" for the great toe.
• If the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) of the great toe is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This "B" encounter character indicates the initial treatment; subsequent encounters will require different characters (e.g., D for subsequent, S for sequela).