Nondisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the distal phalanx of an unspecified finger that was initially nondisplaced. At this stage, the fracture is healing routinely, indicating no complications or delays in the healing process.

Use this code for patients presenting for a routine follow-up visit after a distal phalanx fracture, where the initial injury was nondisplaced and healing is progressing as expected. This applies when the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase but still requires monitoring of the healing bone.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "distal phalanx" of a finger.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care with "routine healing" to differentiate from initial or complicated encounters.
• Verify laterality (left/right) if specified in the medical record; if not, the "unspecified" finger is appropriate.