Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of left index finger, init

This code describes a break in the outermost bone of the left index finger that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The skin over the fracture remains intact, indicating a closed injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a fracture of the distal phalanx of the left index finger without displacement, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment of this specific injury. This is appropriate for cases such as a crush injury or direct trauma to the fingertip where the skin is not broken.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the "left index finger" and "distal phalanx."
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures require different codes.