Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of right little finger, 7thP

This code describes a fracture of the middle bone of the right little finger that was initially nondisplaced but has since healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. The patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this previously treated fracture and its current malunion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management or evaluation of a malunited fracture of the middle phalanx of the right little finger. This is appropriate when the initial fracture was nondisplaced and the current encounter addresses the complications or ongoing care related to the malunion.

• Requires a seventh character of "P" for subsequent encounter with malunion.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" for the initial fracture and "malunion" for the healing outcome.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion.