Nondisp fx of left radial styloid process, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the radial styloid process of the left forearm that was not displaced at the time of the fracture. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to that previously healed fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms or conditions (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion) that are a direct consequence of a prior nondisplaced fracture of the left radial styloid. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed and the current encounter addresses these lingering issues.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced left radial styloid fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) and the "nondisplaced" and "sequela" aspects are explicitly supported by the medical record.