Disp fx of distal phalanx of left middle finger, init

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of the left middle finger, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a closed fracture of the distal phalanx of their left middle finger, and imaging confirms displacement of the bone fragments. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or primary care encounters where the fracture is first diagnosed and managed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and specifies the "left middle finger" and "distal phalanx."
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site) before using this code.