Disp fx of prox phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the first bone (proximal phalanx) in an unidentifiable finger that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced proximal phalanx fracture of an unspecified finger. It indicates routine healing and would be used for subsequent cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or follow-up imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "unspecified finger" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for routine follow-up during the healing phase, not for initial treatment or complications.
• Pair with an external cause code if the mechanism of injury is known and documented.