Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of unspecified finger, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of an unidentifiable finger that has not shifted from its normal position. The patient is in a later stage of care, and the fracture has healed in an imperfect alignment, known as malunion. This indicates a complication of the healing process where the bone fragments have joined but with some degree of deformity.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a non-displaced middle phalanx fracture of an unspecified finger, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this fracture. Crucially, the encounter must specifically address or acknowledge the presence of malunion as a healing complication. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure the medical record clearly states "malunion" as a complication of the fracture healing.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm that the specific finger is not documented; if a specific finger is identified, a more precise code should be used.