Disp fx of middle phalanx of left index finger, 7thP

This code indicates a fracture of the middle bone of the left index finger that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a malunited fracture of the middle phalanx of the left index finger. This would include scenarios such as evaluation for corrective surgery, physical therapy for functional deficits due to the malunion, or monitoring of the malunion's impact on finger function.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "left index finger" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Do not use this code for nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (slow healing); specific codes exist for those conditions.