Disp fx of distal phalanx of left lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of one or more of the smaller toes on the left foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury is being addressed for the first time, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced closed fracture of the distal phalanx of the left second, third, fourth, or fifth toe. It would be used for the first encounter related to this specific injury, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the affected side is explicitly stated as "left" and the injury involves a "lesser toe" (not the great toe).
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.