Nondisp fx of l radial styloid pro, 7thP

This code describes a left radial styloid process fracture that was initially nondisplaced but has since healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously treated fracture, and the malunion is the focus of the current encounter.

Use this code for patients presenting for evaluation or treatment of a malunion of a previously sustained, nondisplaced left radial styloid fracture. This would include scenarios such as a patient experiencing pain or functional limitations due to the malunion, or undergoing surgical correction of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left radial styloid.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care related to the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture was initially nondisplaced, as displaced fractures have different coding pathways.