Nondisp fx of l radial styloid pro, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the radial styloid process on the left arm that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific encounter is for ongoing treatment of an open fracture (where the skin was broken) classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open fracture (Type I or II) of the left radial styloid, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would apply to situations like cast changes, wound care, or repeat imaging to assess healing progress when the fracture is not uniting as anticipated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" radial styloid and "nondisplaced" fracture.
• Confirm the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.