Nondisp fx of r ulna styloid pro, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the styloid process of the right ulna that has not shifted from its anatomical position. The patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right ulnar styloid fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This would typically involve ongoing monitoring, imaging, or adjustments to the treatment plan due to the slower-than-anticipated bone repair.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "right ulna styloid process."
• Verify the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).