Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of left index finger, 7thB

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the middle bone of the left index finger that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is classified as open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a documented nondisplaced open fracture of the middle phalanx of their left index finger. This includes scenarios like an initial emergency department visit or the first orthopedic consultation following the injury. It is used for the acute phase of treatment and management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the middle phalanx of the left index finger.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Verify laterality (left index finger) is explicitly stated in the clinical notes.