Disp fx of dist phalanx of r idx fngr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the right index finger that has shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced distal phalanx fracture of the right index finger is being seen for ongoing management due to delayed healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, imaging to assess healing progress, or discussions about further interventions for non-union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the right index finger's distal phalanx.
• Verify the fracture is indeed displaced; if not, a different subcategory for non-displaced fractures would be used.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" (G) and not an initial encounter (A) or sequela (S).