2025 ICD-10-CM code S62.615P
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers 19 Feed
Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion.
Medical necessity for further treatment is based on the presence of malunion causing functional impairment, pain, or instability.The physician's documentation should clearly link the malunion to the patient's symptoms and justify the need for intervention.
Physicians diagnose this condition through physical examination, patient history, and imaging studies like X-rays. Treatment may involve splinting, casting, or surgery to realign and stabilize the fracture. Pain management and rehabilitation exercises are also important aspects of care.
In simple words: This code describes a broken bone in the left ring finger, near the knuckle, that hasn't healed properly after a previous injury. The broken pieces didn't join back together in the right place.
A displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx (bone) of the left ring finger refers to a break in the bone that extends from the base of the finger to the knuckle, with the fractured bone pieces shifted out of their normal alignment. This condition is usually caused by trauma, such as a fall, sports injury, or other accidents.The code S62.615P specifically signifies a subsequent encounter for this type of fracture, indicating that the bone has not healed correctly (malunion), resulting in a faulty position of the finger.
Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up visit after sustaining a displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left ring finger. X-rays reveal that the fracture has healed with malunion, causing ongoing pain and limited range of motion., A patient initially treated with a cast for a displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left ring finger now complains of persistent discomfort and deformity. Examination and imaging confirm malunion of the fracture., A patient who experienced a displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left ring finger several months prior presents with difficulty gripping objects and decreased finger dexterity due to malunion.
Documentation should include details of the initial injury, treatment provided, evidence of malunion (e.g., imaging reports, physical exam findings), and the patient's current symptoms and functional limitations.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital