Disp fx of middle phalanx of left ring finger, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the left ring finger that has shifted out of alignment and has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The patient is presenting for ongoing management of this unhealed fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose displaced middle phalanx fracture of the left ring finger has not united. This includes visits for continued conservative management, evaluation for surgical intervention, or monitoring of nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left ring finger's middle phalanx.
• Verify the fracture was initially displaced; if not, a different code for non-displaced nonunion would be appropriate.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.