Disp fx of l radial styloid pro, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the prominent bony projection on the thumb side of the left forearm bone (radius), which has shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically applies when the skin was broken at the time of injury (an open fracture, type I or II), and the bone is not healing as quickly as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture (type I or II) of the left radial styloid process, and the physician documents delayed healing. This indicates the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture, but the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" radial styloid and "displaced" fracture.
• Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code from the S52.512 series.