Disp fx of dist phalanx of right great toe, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of the right great toe, where the bone fragments are no longer properly aligned. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this is the initial visit for treatment.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their right great toe. This includes emergency room visits, initial consultations, and admissions for definitive treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (right great toe) and the specific phalanx (distal) are documented.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture.