Fx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w delay heal

Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of an unidentifiable phalanx bone within the left ring finger that is currently in a delayed healing phase. This indicates the initial fracture treatment has occurred, but the bone union is not progressing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient presents with a left ring finger phalanx fracture that is not healing as anticipated, requiring further intervention or monitoring. It would be used after the initial treatment of the fracture has been rendered.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify the fracture location is the left ring finger and the specific phalanx is not documented.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.605Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger

S62.605G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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