Disp fx of dist phalanx of l mid fngr, 7thG

Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left middle finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the outermost bone in the left middle finger that is not properly aligned and is healing slower than expected. It indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left middle finger's distal phalanx, and the medical record documents delayed healing. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after initial treatment, where the fracture has not yet fully united.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left middle finger" and "distal phalanx" for accurate laterality and site.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted by the provider.
Verify the fracture is documented as "displaced" to support this specific code.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.633Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left middle finger

S62.633G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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