Nondisp fx of dist phalanx of fngr, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in a finger, excluding the thumb, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The "G" indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient presents with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced distal phalanx fracture of a finger (other than the thumb) that is exhibiting delayed union. This includes situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or clinical signs of healing are progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the affected finger is not the thumb; otherwise, a different code would be appropriate.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a code without the "G" seventh character.