Stress fracture, left finger(s), subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a stress fracture affecting one or more bones of the left finger(s) that is currently in the healing phase. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed stress fracture, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a left finger stress fracture that is healing routinely. Documentation should clearly state "stress fracture," specify the left finger(s), and indicate a "subsequent encounter" or "follow-up" with evidence of routine healing (e.g., no signs of delayed union or nonunion).

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "stress fracture" to differentiate from acute traumatic fractures.
• Verify laterality (left finger) is clearly documented; incorrect laterality is a common coding error.
• Confirm the encounter type is "subsequent" and healing is "routine" to select the correct 7th character.