Disp fx of distal phalanx of r mid finger, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of the right middle finger, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture has also broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial presentation and treatment of a patient who has sustained an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their right middle finger. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, and the first surgical intervention for the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" to support this code.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific digit (middle finger) are accurately documented.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.