Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of right middle finger, init

This code describes a break in the bone of the first segment of the right middle finger, closest to the hand, where the bone fragments have not separated or shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the fracture is being treated and that the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, stable fracture of the proximal phalanx of the right middle finger without an open wound. This applies to initial evaluations, imaging, and treatment planning for the acute injury. It is appropriate when the fracture does not require surgical reduction or fixation due to its nondisplaced nature.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right middle finger" and "proximal phalanx" to support this specific code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and "closed" based on physician documentation and imaging reports.