Disp fx of middle phalanx of left little finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the middle bone of the left little finger that was out of alignment. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication directly resulting from that previous fracture, even if the original fracture has healed. This could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term problem or residual effect directly attributable to a previously displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of their left little finger. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing issues related to the old injury, rather than the initial acute fracture treatment.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M20.092 for other deformities of fingers, M79.645 for pain in left finger).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced fracture of the left little finger's middle phalanx.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use acute fracture codes for that purpose.