Nondisp fx of l radial styloid pro, 7thG

Nondisplaced fracture of left radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the radial styloid process in the left wrist that is currently in a delayed healing phase. The fracture was initially treated without surgical intervention (closed fracture) and is now being managed during a follow-up encounter.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a follow-up visit for a left radial styloid fracture that was initially treated conservatively and is not healing within the expected timeframe. This would be used after the initial encounter for the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" radial styloid and "nondisplaced."
The "G" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Confirm the fracture was treated as a "closed" fracture (without surgical opening of the fracture site).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.515Nondisplaced fracture of left radial styloid process

S52.515G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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