Fracture of unsp phalanx of right middle finger, init

This code signifies a break in any of the bones (phalanges) of the right middle finger, where the specific phalanx involved is not documented. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This code is used for the initial treatment of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a fracture of the right middle finger, and the medical record does not specify whether it's a proximal, middle, or distal phalanx fracture. It is used when the skin is not broken and the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "right middle finger" and "unspecified phalanx."
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct codes.