Disp fx of r ulna styloid pro, 7thF

Displaced fracture of right ulna styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the styloid process of the right ulna that is no longer in its anatomical position. The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination. This specific code is used during a subsequent encounter where the fracture is healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits of a patient with a displaced open fracture of the right ulnar styloid process (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) when the physician documents routine healing. This would be used after the initial treatment and during the period of uncomplicated recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right ulna styloid process."
Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and healing is "routine" to select the correct 7th character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.611Displaced fracture of right ulna styloid process

S52.611F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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