Torus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w delay heal

This code describes a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, affecting the upper portion of the radius bone in the forearm, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture because it 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 proximal radius is experiencing delayed union. It would be used when the provider is monitoring healing progress, adjusting treatment, or evaluating for complications related to the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the torus fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the radius fracture is unspecified in the medical record.