Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the furthest bone in an unidentifiable thumb. The original break did not involve displacement of the bone fragments. This diagnosis indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing effects or complications from a past injury to the distal phalanx of the thumb.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence or late effect directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the thumb. This includes conditions like chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation that persist after the initial healing phase of the fracture. It is used when the acute fracture itself is no longer present, but its impact remains.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of the thumb.
• Verify that the laterality of the thumb (right or left) is truly unspecified in the medical record before assigning this code.