Disp fx of unsp ulna styloid pro, 7thE

This code describes a displaced fracture of the styloid process of the ulna, which is a small bony projection on the wrist side of the forearm bone. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients recovering from an open ulna styloid process fracture that was initially classified as Type I or II. It indicates that the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the displacement of the fracture fragments persists.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "ulna styloid process."
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is "routine."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed or nonunion healing.