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

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

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 ring finger. The fracture has not shifted out of alignment and is progressing well through the normal healing process.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored for a nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the left ring finger that is healing as expected. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or removal of external fixation once routine healing is confirmed.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the fracture is specifically of the proximal phalanx and not the middle or distal phalanx.
Verify the laterality is left and the digit is the ring finger.
Ensure the documentation indicates "routine healing" for this subsequent encounter.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.645Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left ring finger

S62.645D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001