Nondisp fx of l radial styloid pro, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a fracture of the radial styloid process in the left wrist that was initially treated without surgery and is now healing as expected. The fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position, indicating no displacement. This encounter is for ongoing management and monitoring of the healing process.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving follow-up care for a non-displaced left radial styloid fracture that is healing routinely. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the normal healing period of a closed fracture. It would not be used for the initial treatment or for fractures with delayed or complicated healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" radial styloid and "nondisplaced" for accurate coding.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or malunion/nonunion.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" as indicated by the description; open fractures have different coding guidelines.