Fx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w malunion

This code indicates a patient is presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed fracture of an unknown phalanx in an unspecified finger, where the fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This signifies a complication of the initial fracture healing process.

Apply this code when a patient returns for treatment or evaluation of a finger fracture that has healed in a deformed or misaligned position. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, specifically when malunion is identified and being addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" as the complication of the fracture healing.
• This code requires a seventh character "P" for subsequent encounter with malunion.
• Confirm the finger and phalanx are truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.