Disp fx of distal phalanx of r rng fngr, init for opn fx

This code describes a break in the outermost bone of the right ring 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 used for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their right ring finger. This includes the initial assessment, diagnosis, and surgical or non-surgical treatment provided for the acute injury. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right ring finger" and "distal phalanx."
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "open."
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.