Disp fx of prox phalanx of r mid fngr, 7thK

This code indicates a fracture of the first bone (closest to the hand) of the right middle finger that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment where the fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient whose displaced proximal phalanx fracture of the right middle finger has not healed as expected and is now considered a nonunion. This would typically be used when the patient is undergoing further evaluation or treatment specifically for the nonunion, such as surgical intervention or prolonged immobilization.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the right middle finger's proximal phalanx fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the laterality (right) and specific phalanx (proximal) are documented.