Disp fx of proximal phalanx of left middle finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the bone closest to the hand in the left middle finger, which was out of alignment at the time of the fracture. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that previous fracture, such as chronic pain, stiffness, malunion, or nonunion.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term consequence directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing with complications) displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left middle finger. Examples include ongoing functional impairment, chronic pain, or deformity stemming from the original injury. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific current condition or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced fracture of the left middle finger's proximal phalanx.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for routine healing of the acute fracture.