Disp fx of middle phalanx of left little finger, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the middle bone of the left little finger that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is healing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the left little finger's middle phalanx is being monitored for delayed union. It would be used when the physician notes that the healing process is protracted, but not yet a nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "middle phalanx" of the "left little finger."
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing, so confirm this status in the medical record.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally or have progressed to nonunion.