Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of other finger, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the proximal phalanx in any finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or complications directly attributable to this past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term pain, stiffness, deformity, limited range of motion, or other chronic sequelae directly linked to a previously sustained, nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of a finger (excluding the thumb). This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture has healed, but its effects persist.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., M20.09 for other finger deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture.
• Verify the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and involved a proximal phalanx of a finger other than the thumb.