Disp fx of prox phalanx of l mid fngr, 7thP

This code describes a fracture in the upper part of the middle finger bone on the left hand that has shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment where the fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left middle finger, where the bone has healed in an unsatisfactory position. It indicates that the malunion is the focus of the current encounter, perhaps for evaluation or planning of corrective measures.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" middle finger and "proximal" phalanx.
• The "P" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with malunion, not initial treatment or routine healing.
• Verify that the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and that a malunion has occurred.