Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of right index finger, init

This code signifies a break in the bone of the first segment of the right index finger, closest to the hand, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a right index finger proximal phalanx fracture that is confirmed to be nondisplaced and closed. It would be used following an acute injury such as a crush injury or direct impact to the finger, where imaging confirms the fracture without significant angulation or displacement.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "proximal phalanx" of the right index finger.
• Verify that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code is required.