Disp fx of prox phalanx of left great toe, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the bone closest to the foot in the left great toe, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture has also broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the external environment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open, displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of their left hallux. This includes scenarios like an emergency department visit or initial orthopedic consultation following a traumatic injury. It is appropriate when the patient is undergoing initial evaluation, stabilization, or surgical repair of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (left) and the specific phalanx (proximal) of the great toe.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.