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

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the right little finger that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this malunited fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the right little finger's middle phalanx that has healed in a misaligned position. This includes visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or managing complications related to the malunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture or for a fracture that has healed correctly.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right little finger's middle phalanx.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care of the malunion, not the initial fracture treatment.
• Confirm the fracture was initially displaced; if not, a different code for non-displaced fracture with malunion would be more appropriate.