Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of r little fngr, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the bone of the proximal phalanx (the bone closest to the palm) of the right little finger, where the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a break in the skin overlying the fracture site, exposing the bone to the external environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right little finger injury confirmed by imaging to be a nondisplaced fracture of the proximal phalanx. This applies specifically when there is an associated open wound communicating with the fracture. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or non-surgical management of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right little finger" and "proximal phalanx."
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and explicitly documented as "open."
• This "B" suffix indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.