Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of right index finger, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the middle bone of the right index finger that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to the bone failing to heal properly. "Nonunion" indicates that the fracture fragments have not united after a sufficient healing period.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced middle phalanx fracture of the right index finger, and the physician documents nonunion as a complication. This would include follow-up appointments for ongoing management, evaluation for surgical intervention, or assessment of conservative treatment for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the specific phalanx (middle) and finger (index) involved.
• Verify laterality (right) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.