Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of unspecified finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the furthest bone of an unknown finger that has since healed without any displacement of the bone fragments. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report conditions or complications that are a direct result of the original fracture, even if the fracture itself is no longer acute.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term issues, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity, that are directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx of an unspecified finger. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on the residual effects of the old injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous distal phalanx fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters of a fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• If the specific finger is known, a more precise code from the S62.66- series should be selected.