Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right little finger, init

This code signifies a break in the bone of the first segment of the right little finger, closest to the hand, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the initial treatment encounter for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the first visit for a patient presenting with a closed, displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of their right fifth digit. This includes scenarios such as an emergency department visit or an initial orthopedic consultation following an acute injury.

• Confirm the fracture is of the proximal phalanx, not the middle or distal.
• Verify the fracture is displaced and not non-displaced.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.