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

This code signifies a break in the furthest bone of any toe other than the big toe, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to the very first medical visit for this type of injury, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code when documenting an initial presentation of a patient with a closed, nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx of a lesser toe. This is appropriate for injuries like a stubbed toe where X-rays confirm the fracture but no surgical intervention is immediately required for reduction.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• This code is for an unspecified lesser toe; if a specific lesser toe (e.g., second, third) is documented, a more precise code should be sought.