Fracture of unsp phalanx of right thumb, init for clos fx

This code signifies a broken bone in an unspecified phalanx (either proximal or distal) of the right thumb. It indicates the initial treatment for a fracture where the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a new, closed fracture of the right thumb phalanx, where the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right thumb" and "closed fracture."
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.
• If the specific phalanx (proximal or distal) is known, a more precise code should be used.