Disp fx of middle phalanx of right ring finger, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the right ring finger that has shifted out of alignment. The patient is currently receiving care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a displaced fracture of the right ring finger's middle phalanx, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, indicating ongoing management due to slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "middle phalanx" of the "right ring finger."
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and that delayed healing is explicitly noted by the provider.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.