Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of left ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the furthest bone in the left ring finger. The original fracture did not involve any displacement of the bone fragments. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems or complications directly attributable to this past injury.

This code is appropriate when documenting chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations in the left ring finger that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase, when the acute fracture has resolved but its effects persist.

• Always assign a sequela code as the primary diagnosis when the reason for the encounter is treatment of the residual condition.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.