Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the bone closest to the hand in the right thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, closed fracture of the proximal phalanx of the right thumb that has been confirmed as displaced on imaging. This is appropriate for the initial visit to an emergency department, urgent care, or orthopedic clinic for evaluation and management of the new injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right thumb" and "proximal phalanx."
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "closed."
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.