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

This code signifies a fracture of the first bone in the left ring finger that has not shifted out of alignment, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to the fracture failing to heal properly. The nonunion indicates that the bone ends have not fused together after a reasonable healing period.

Use this code when documenting ongoing management of a patient whose left ring finger proximal phalanx fracture has been diagnosed as a nonunion. This applies to subsequent visits where the physician is assessing the nonunion, planning further intervention, or monitoring conservative treatment for the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left ring finger proximal phalanx.
• Verify laterality (left) and finger (ring) are accurately documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different seventh character.