Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of left thumb, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the furthest bone in the left thumb. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing issues directly attributable to that fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation in the left thumb, and these symptoms are directly linked to a past, non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing these persistent sequelae, rather than the acute treatment of the initial fracture.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical distal phalanx fracture of the left thumb.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed non-displaced and located in the distal phalanx of the left thumb.