Nondisp fx of dist phalanx of r idx fngr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the right index finger that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is healing slower than expected. This indicates ongoing medical management for the delayed union of the bone.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of the right index finger is still experiencing delayed healing. This would include visits for re-evaluation, cast changes, or physical therapy when the fracture has not yet fully consolidated. It is used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the right index finger's distal phalanx.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the distal phalanx and is nondisplaced.
• This "G" encounter code is used after the initial treatment ("A" code) and during the active treatment phase for delayed healing, before routine healing ("P" code) or malunion/nonunion ("K", "M", "N" codes).