Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of other finger, init

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the middle bone of a finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a closed, displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of any finger except the thumb. This includes injuries sustained from direct trauma, falls, or crushing injuries to the hand.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture location is the middle phalanx and not the proximal or distal phalanx.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for active treatment. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.