Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of left ring finger, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture in the middle bone of their left ring finger. The fracture was not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal alignment. This encounter indicates the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient with a nondisplaced middle phalanx fracture of the left ring finger is being monitored for routine healing. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, splint adjustments, or clinical assessment of healing progression. It would be used when the fracture is healing normally and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the middle phalanx and the left ring finger.
• Confirm that the documentation supports routine healing, not delayed or complicated healing.