Disp fx of middle phalanx of left little finger, init

This code signifies a break in the middle bone of the left little finger where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and this is the first time the patient is being treated for this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-aligned fracture of the middle phalanx of their left fifth digit. This would include scenarios such as an initial emergency department visit or a first orthopedic consultation for this specific injury.

• Confirm the fracture is of the middle phalanx, not the proximal or distal.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "closed."
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.