Disp fx of middle phalanx of left middle finger, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone in the left middle finger that is not properly aligned and is healing slower than expected. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing process.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced middle phalanx fracture of the left middle finger is seen for a subsequent visit, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would include scenarios where the fracture site is still unstable, there's persistent pain, or imaging shows incomplete bone union beyond the expected timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) and specific finger (middle) are accurately documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.