Disp fx of distal phalanx of left little finger, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the furthest bone in the left little finger. It indicates that the initial fracture, which was out of alignment, has healed but has resulted in a persistent issue or condition.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem directly attributable to a past, healed, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the left little finger. This applies to conditions like chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, deformity, or functional impairment that are a direct consequence of the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M20.092 for other deformities of finger, left hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced fracture of the left little finger's distal phalanx.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; this code is exclusively for late effects.