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

This code describes a situation where a patient is receiving follow-up care for a fracture in the middle bone of their left index finger that did not heal correctly, resulting in a malunion. The initial break was not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal alignment.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced middle phalanx fracture of the left index finger is being treated for complications related to malunion. This could include assessments, physical therapy, or discussions about corrective surgery for the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left index finger" and "middle phalanx."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the original fracture was "nondisplaced" to accurately apply this specific code.