Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of left little finger, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone in the left little finger that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced left little finger middle phalanx fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This would typically be documented by the physician noting insufficient callus formation or persistent pain beyond the usual healing timeframe for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and identifies the "middle phalanx" of the "left little finger."
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is clearly documented by the provider.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.