Disp fx of proximal phalanx of unsp great toe, init

This code signifies a break in the bone of the great toe's proximal phalanx, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates that the fracture is being treated for the first time and is a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. This is appropriate for the initial encounter when the physician is providing active treatment for the fracture, such as reduction or casting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "proximal phalanx of great toe" to support this code.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture to use the "A" seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code would be required.