Torus fx upper end of l humerus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a specific type of incomplete fracture, known as a torus or buckle fracture, affecting the upper portion of the left humerus. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the bone has healed in an imperfect alignment, known as a malunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained torus fracture of the left humeral head, specifically when malunion has occurred. This includes situations where the malunion is being monitored, evaluated for corrective procedures, or is causing ongoing symptoms.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a torus fracture of the upper end of the left humerus.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent phase of care and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or with nonunion.