Nondisp fx of r ulna styloid pro, 7thJ

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture of the styloid process of the right ulna that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now being treated during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right ulnar styloid fracture that was originally an open fracture (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is not healing as expected. This applies to situations where the patient is still receiving active treatment for the delayed union or nonunion of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the fracture is of the right ulna styloid process and is currently nondisplaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.614Nondisplaced fracture of right ulna styloid process

S52.614J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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