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

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the left middle finger that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a deformity or functional impairment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this malunion, not the initial injury.

Use this code when a patient returns for evaluation or treatment of a previously fractured middle phalanx of the left middle finger that has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. This applies to situations where the malunion is causing ongoing symptoms or requires intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left middle finger's middle phalanx.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not an initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was "displaced" at the time of the original injury, even if the malunion is the current focus.