Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of other finger, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the middle phalanx of any finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a later stage of healing, but the fracture is not progressing as expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a displaced middle phalanx fracture of a finger (excluding the thumb), and the physician documents delayed union or a slower-than-anticipated healing process. This would typically be used after initial treatment and during ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "other finger" and "middle phalanx" to differentiate from thumb or other phalangeal fractures.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and explicitly states "delayed healing" or a similar term indicating a complication in the healing process.
• Always sequence this code after the initial fracture code if the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture.