Fracture of unsp phalanx of right index finger, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a previous fracture of an unspecified phalanx in the right index finger. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment that persists after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual problems directly attributable to an old fracture of the right index finger phalanx. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute fracture has healed, but the patient continues to experience related symptoms or functional limitations.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a primary code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., M20.091 for other deformities of finger(s)).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right index finger phalanx fracture.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for the residual effects of a past injury, not the initial acute injury.