Disp fx of middle phalanx of left little finger, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the left little finger that has shifted out of alignment and has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The patient is presenting for ongoing management of this unhealed fracture.

Apply this code when a patient is seen for follow-up care of a previously treated, displaced fracture of the left little finger's middle phalanx, and the fracture has not united. This typically involves continued monitoring, further diagnostic imaging, or planning for additional interventions due to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left little finger's middle phalanx.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Always sequence this code after any associated external cause codes, if applicable.