Disp fx of prox phalanx of r idx fngr, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the bone of the first segment of the right index finger, specifically where the bone has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced proximal phalanx fracture of the right index finger. It should be used when the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated, requiring continued management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the right index finger and proximal phalanx.
• Verify the fracture was initially displaced; if not, a different code for a non-displaced fracture would be more appropriate.
• This "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing, not initial treatment or malunion/nonunion.