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

This code describes a fracture of the middle bone of the left little finger that was initially non-displaced but has healed in an imperfect alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously diagnosed and treated fracture, which is now complicated by malunion.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose non-displaced middle phalanx fracture of the left little finger has healed with an undesirable angulation or rotation. This applies to encounters where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or managed, such as for physical therapy, imaging, or consideration of corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left little finger" and "middle phalanx."
• Confirm the fracture was initially non-displaced and is now complicated by malunion.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.