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

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. The fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their left middle finger. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the affected digit is the middle finger and the left hand.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.