Unspecified dislocation of unspecified toe(s), init encntr

This code signifies a toe dislocation where the specific toe involved (e.g., great toe, lesser toe) and the type of dislocation (e.g., dorsal, plantar) are not documented. It indicates that the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with a dislocated toe, but the medical record lacks the detailed information necessary to assign a more specific code regarding the affected toe or the direction of the dislocation. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of the injury.

• Always query the provider for more specific details regarding the affected toe and the type of dislocation to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• Do not use this code if the medical record specifies the dislocated toe (e.g., great toe, second toe) or the direction of the dislocation.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.