Torus fracture of lower end of right radius, sequela

This code identifies a torus (buckle) fracture affecting the distal end of the right radius, specifically indicating that the current encounter is for a sequela of this past injury. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone buckles upon itself without a complete break in the cortex, common in pediatric patients. The "sequela" designation means the patient is experiencing a late effect or complication directly resulting from the original fracture, long after the initial healing period.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a chronic condition, deformity, or functional impairment directly attributable to a previously sustained torus fracture of the lower right radius. Examples include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, malunion, or nonunion that is being addressed in the current encounter. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture or for routine follow-up during the initial healing phase.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., M25.531 for pain in right wrist, M21.021 for valgus deformity of right forearm).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past torus fracture of the right radius and specifies that it is a late effect.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific bone (radius) are accurately documented to support this precise code.