Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the bone at the very tip of a finger, excluding the thumb, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It indicates the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of any finger other than the thumb. This is appropriate when the skin over the fracture site is intact, and the patient is receiving their first treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• Verify the affected digit is a finger (not the thumb) and specifically the distal phalanx.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this fracture; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.