Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of right ring finger, init

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the bone at the very tip of the right ring finger that has not shifted out of alignment. The skin over the fracture remains intact, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the bone. This code is specifically for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for the first time with a confirmed, non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their right ring finger. This typically occurs following a crush injury, direct impact, or hyperextension. It is appropriate for the initial evaluation, imaging, and establishment of a treatment plan for this specific closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "distal phalanx" of the "right ring finger."
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial" one for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as open fractures have distinct coding.