Disp fx of dist phalanx of r mid fngr, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of the right middle finger, where the bone fragments are no longer properly aligned. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the right middle finger. This is appropriate when the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged or has stalled, requiring continued medical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "delayed healing" for the right middle finger's distal phalanx.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Pair with external cause codes (e.g., W50-Y38) if the cause of the injury is known and relevant to the encounter.