Disp fx of prox phalanx of l rng fngr, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the proximal phalanx (the bone closest to the knuckle) of the left ring finger, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment, and the fracture is progressing routinely without complications.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced fracture of the left ring finger's proximal phalanx. This applies when the fracture is healing as expected and no significant complications or delayed healing are present.

• Confirm the fracture is of the proximal phalanx and specifically the left ring finger.
• Verify the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter with routine healing.
• Ensure the fracture was initially displaced; if not, a different code for a non-displaced fracture would be used.