Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of unsp great toe, init

This code signifies a break in the bone at the very end of the great toe, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It indicates that the injury is new and the skin over the fracture site is intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a closed, non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the great toe, where the specific toe (left or right) is not documented. This would include scenarios such as a crush injury or direct trauma to the tip of the great toe.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the great toe is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.