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

This code indicates a fracture of the middle bone of the left little finger that has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment at the time of injury. This code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management of a malunited displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of the left little finger. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being assessed for functional impairment, pain, or consideration of corrective surgery. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "middle phalanx" of the "left little finger."
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent" phase of care, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Always code the underlying cause of the fracture if known and relevant to the current encounter.