Nondisp fx of unsp radial styloid pro, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the radial styloid, the bony prominence on the thumb side of the forearm near the wrist, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an initial open fracture (where the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the healing process is progressing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after an initial open Type I or Type II radial styloid fracture, where imaging confirms the fracture fragments are still nondisplaced. This applies when the physician documents routine healing and the patient is not experiencing complications or delayed union.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "radial styloid process."
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent encounter" and the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Confirm "routine healing" is documented; do not use for delayed healing or nonunion.