Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of right ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic stage of a fracture affecting the furthest bone of the right ring finger, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The injury is no longer acute, and the patient is experiencing residual effects or complications from the original fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, or deformity, directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the right ring finger. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing long-term sequelae rather than the initial injury or acute healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the fracture is no longer acute and the encounter addresses a sequela.
• Verify laterality (right hand) and specific digit (ring finger) are accurately documented.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or active healing of the fracture; refer to acute fracture codes for those scenarios.