Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of r mid finger, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the right middle finger that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a complication in the recovery process.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced middle phalanx fracture of the right middle finger is presenting with evidence of delayed union. This applies after initial treatment has been rendered and the fracture is not progressing to healing as anticipated.

• Requires documentation of "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the specified bone.
• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care related to the fracture, not initial treatment.
• Always check for laterality (right) and specific finger (middle) and phalanx (middle).