Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left ring finger, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left ring finger that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the acute injury has passed, but the patient is still experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to the previous fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms such as pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitation in the left ring finger, and these issues are directly linked to a previously sustained, nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase, where the sequelae are being addressed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or residual effect of a past injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code for that encounter.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., M20.092 for other deformities of finger(s), left hand).