Disp fx of dist phalanx of r lit fngr, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the right little finger that has shifted out of alignment and has failed to heal properly. The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this unhealed fracture.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced distal phalanx fracture of the right little finger is seen for ongoing management of a nonunion. This includes visits for evaluation, treatment planning, or interventions aimed at promoting healing of the ununited fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right little finger's distal phalanx.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" in the medical record.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different seventh character.