Disp fx of unsp radial styloid pro, 7thQ

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the radial styloid process that has not healed correctly (malunion). It is specifically used when the initial injury was an open fracture of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care for this complication.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a previously treated open radial styloid fracture (Type I or II) that has resulted in malunion. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "malunion" for the radial styloid.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" to use this specific code.
• This is a subsequent encounter code; do not use for initial treatment of the fracture.