Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l lit fngr, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left little finger that was initially nondisplaced but is now healing incorrectly, resulting in malunion. The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this healing complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced fracture of the left little finger's proximal phalanx that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This includes visits for assessment, management, or planning of interventions for the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left little finger's proximal phalanx.
• Verify the original fracture was nondisplaced; otherwise, a different malunion code may be more appropriate.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the original fracture would use a different code.