Disp fx of middle phalanx of left index finger, sequela

This code indicates a fracture of the middle bone of the left index finger that has healed but resulted in a lasting complication or condition. This could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, or malunion stemming from the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of their left index finger. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing residual issues from the original injury, not the acute fracture itself.

• Always assign a sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis describing the current manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior fracture of the middle phalanx of the left index finger.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or condition resulting from the original injury, not the initial treatment of the fracture.