Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of r rng fngr, 7thK

This code indicates a fracture of the upper part of the ring finger bone on the right hand that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is not healing as expected, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture of the right ring finger is seen for treatment or evaluation of a confirmed nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after initial treatment, where the fracture has failed to unite.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "right ring finger" and "proximal phalanx."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the nonunion, not the initial treatment or routine healing.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if the nonunion is the sole focus of the visit.