Unspecified dislocation of right little finger, init encntr

This code signifies a dislocation of the right little finger where the specific joint involved (e.g., metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, distal interphalangeal) is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation of this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a dislocated right little finger, and the medical record does not specify which joint within the little finger is dislocated. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right little finger" and "dislocation" without further joint specificity.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If the specific joint is identified (e.g., DIP, PIP, MCP), a more precise code should be selected.