Unspecified dislocation of left little finger, init encntr

This code describes a displacement of the bones forming the left little finger joint, where the specific type of dislocation (e.g., dorsal, volar) is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or evaluation for this injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with a dislocated left little finger, and the medical record does not specify the direction or type of dislocation. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this particular injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "left little finger" and that the dislocation type is unspecified.
• Verify that this is indeed the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use if the documentation specifies the type of dislocation (e.g., dorsal, volar).