Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l idx fngr, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a break in the bone closest to the knuckle of their left index finger. The fracture has not shifted out of alignment and is progressing through the expected healing process.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored for a nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the left index finger that is healing routinely. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, wound care, or assessment of healing progress without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left index finger" and "proximal phalanx" for accurate laterality and bone identification.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" to differentiate from displaced fractures.