Disp fx of r radial styloid pro, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the styloid process of the right radius that is no longer in its anatomical position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact. This indicates a complication in the healing process of a previously sustained right wrist injury.

Apply this code when documenting a follow-up visit for a patient with a displaced right radial styloid fracture that was initially treated conservatively (e.g., casting, splinting) or surgically, and the physician notes delayed union. This code is appropriate when the fracture has not yet healed, and the encounter is for ongoing management of this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" and that the fracture is "displaced" and "closed."
• Verify laterality (right) and the specific bone (radius) and location (styloid process).
• This code requires an associated external cause code (V, W, X, Y) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.