S52.611B
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of right ulna styloid process, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
This code signifies a break in the styloid process of the right ulna bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, and is specifically type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This indicates a relatively small wound with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage.
This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right ulnar styloid fracture that is visibly displaced and has an associated open wound consistent with Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. This includes scenarios such as a fall onto an outstretched hand resulting in a visible bone protrusion or a laceration over the fracture site.
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