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

This code signifies a fracture of the bone closest to the hand in the left little finger, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The patient is in a phase of recovery where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial treatment of a displaced proximal phalanx fracture of the left little finger, when the physician documents routine healing. It would be used for appointments where the fracture site is being monitored for progress, such as cast changes or X-ray reviews, as long as healing is proceeding normally.

• Requires documentation of "displaced" and "proximal phalanx" of the left little finger.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing.
• Do not use if the fracture is nonunion, malunion, or if complications are present; different 7th characters would apply.