Nondisp fx of middle phalanx of right little finger, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic condition resulting from a fracture of the middle phalanx of the right little finger that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing effects or complications directly attributable to this past injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term issues such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations in the right little finger, where these sequelae are directly linked to a previously sustained nondisplaced middle phalanx fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these residual problems after the initial fracture has healed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced fracture of the right little finger's middle phalanx.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for residual conditions.