Torus fx upper end of l humerus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a specific type of incomplete fracture, a torus or buckle fracture, affecting the upper portion of the left humerus. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, specifically addressing a complication where the bone is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the left proximal humerus is experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where the provider is monitoring healing progress, adjusting treatment plans due to slow healing, or performing interventions related to the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "torus fracture" and "left humerus, upper end."
• The "G" seventh character mandates documentation of delayed healing for this subsequent encounter.
• Differentiate from nonunion or malunion, which have distinct seventh characters.