Disp fx of middle phalanx of r little finger, 7thB

This code signifies a break in the middle bone of the right little finger that has resulted in displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture has also broken through the skin, indicating an open wound associated with the injury. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right little finger injury where X-rays confirm a displaced fracture of the middle phalanx and there is an open wound communicating with the fracture site. This code is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or surgical interventions for this specific type of open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right little finger" and "middle phalanx" to support this precise code.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "open" to differentiate from non-displaced or closed fractures.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters would require a different seventh character.