Stress fracture, right finger(s), subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a stress fracture affecting one or more fingers of the right hand that is currently in the routine healing phase. A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, often caused by repetitive stress or overuse rather than a single traumatic event.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed right finger stress fracture that is healing normally. Documentation should clearly indicate "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for the stress fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right finger(s)" and not another anatomical site.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of a stress fracture; use the appropriate initial encounter code.