Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a torus (buckle) fracture that previously occurred at the upper end of the radius bone, near the elbow. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone cortex buckles but does not break completely. The "sequela" indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual issues related to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems directly attributable to a healed torus fracture of the proximal radius. This includes conditions like chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nonunion/malunion identified long after the initial injury. It is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous torus fracture of the upper radius.
• Verify that the fracture location is indeed the upper end of the radius and that the fracture type was a torus fracture.