Disp fx of distal phalanx of right middle finger, init

This code signifies a broken bone in the outermost segment of the right middle finger, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This injury involves a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the right middle finger. It should be used when the fracture has not yet received definitive treatment or when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "distal phalanx" of the right middle finger.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different code.