Disp fx of middle phalanx of right index finger, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone in the right index finger that is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the external environment. This specific code is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of their right index finger. This includes initial evaluation, surgical repair, or other definitive treatment for the acute injury. Do not use for subsequent care or follow-up visits.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for the right index finger's middle phalanx.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for associated external wound documentation to support the "open fracture" classification.