Displaced fracture of right radial styloid process, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right radial styloid process that resulted in a displaced fracture, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that fracture. This could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other chronic issues directly attributable to the original fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a current condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the right radial styloid process. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a sequela. Examples include chronic pain management, physical therapy for persistent stiffness, or surgical intervention for nonunion years after the initial injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced right radial styloid fracture.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a past injury, not the acute injury itself.