Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of other finger, 7thB

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the middle bone of a finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. Crucially, this fracture involves a break in the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial visit for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of an open fracture of the middle phalanx of any finger (excluding the thumb) that has not been displaced. This would include injuries resulting from trauma where the skin is lacerated and the underlying bone is visible or exposed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open fracture" and "nondisplaced" for a middle phalanx of a finger other than the thumb.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Distinguish from displaced fractures (S62.659-) and closed fractures (S62.657-).