Disp fx of distal phalanx of right index finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the furthest bone of the right index finger, which healed in an abnormal or misaligned position. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a condition that is a late effect or complication directly resulting from the original fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues, pain, deformity, or functional limitations in their right index finger that are directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed, but displaced, distal phalanx fracture. It should be used for follow-up care or treatment of the long-term consequences of such an injury.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) describing the original injury, if known and applicable.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a direct result of the prior displaced fracture and is not a new injury.