Disp fx of dist phalanx of r rng fngr, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the furthest bone in the right ring finger that has shifted out of alignment and is now in the process of healing incorrectly. The patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this ongoing issue of malunion.

Apply this code when a patient returns for an appointment concerning a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of their right ring finger, and the physician documents that the fracture is healing with malunion. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the focus is on managing or treating the established malunion.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "malunion" and specifies the right ring finger's distal phalanx.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" for the fracture, indicating ongoing care, not initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture was initially "displaced" as this is a specific characteristic of the code.