Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of right lesser toe(s), init

This code signifies a break in the bone at the very end of one of the smaller toes on the right foot, excluding the big toe. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first visit for a closed, nondisplaced fracture affecting the distal phalanx of any of the right lesser toes (second through fifth toes). This is appropriate for initial treatment and management of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for the distal phalanx of a right lesser toe.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Verify laterality (right foot) and the specific toe(s) involved are clearly documented.