Fracture of unsp phalanx of unspecified finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture of an unknown phalanx in an unspecified finger. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously healed phalanx fracture, and the specific finger or phalanx involved is not documented. This applies to encounters where the focus is on managing the chronic effects of the old injury, not the acute fracture itself.

• Only use this code for sequelae; never for an acute or subacute fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past phalanx fracture.
• Avoid this code if the specific finger (e.g., thumb, index) or phalanx (e.g., proximal, middle, distal) is known; more specific codes exist.