Dislocation of MCP joint of right little finger, init

This code signifies a complete displacement of the bones forming the joint between the metacarpal bone and the proximal phalanx of the right little finger. This injury disrupts the normal alignment and function of the joint.

This code is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter where a patient presents with a newly diagnosed dislocation of the right little finger's metacarpophalangeal joint. It would be used when the physician first evaluates and treats this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the right little finger and the metacarpophalangeal joint.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Look for associated documentation of mechanism of injury, physical exam findings (e.g., deformity, pain, limited range of motion), and imaging results confirming the dislocation.