Nondisp fx of unspecified radial styloid process, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior, nondisplaced fracture of the radial styloid process, where the specific side (left or right) of the wrist is not documented. The original fracture has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced radial styloid fracture. This code is appropriate when the medical record does not specify whether the left or right wrist was affected by the original injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past radial styloid fracture and specifies "nondisplaced" and "unspecified" side.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela of the fracture, not for the initial treatment or routine follow-up of the acute fracture itself.