Disp fx of dist phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a break in the furthest bone of a finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer aligned. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is presenting for follow-up care of a displaced distal phalanx fracture of a finger (excluding the thumb), and the physician notes delayed union or non-union. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, specifically when healing is protracted.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "other finger" and not the thumb.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "displaced" and that healing is "delayed."
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.