Disp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the outermost bone of a finger other than the thumb, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open, displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the index, middle, ring, or little finger. This would include scenarios such as a crush injury or laceration exposing the fractured bone, requiring initial surgical or non-surgical management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "open" and "displaced" for the distal phalanx of a non-thumb finger.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care.
• Laterality (left/right) is not specified in this code; if known, it should be documented but does not change the code selection.