Torus fx lower end of right ulna, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, affecting the lower portion of the right ulna bone. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care of this fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the distal right ulna returns for an appointment, and the physician documents delayed union or slower-than-anticipated healing. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, but before the fracture has fully healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right ulna" and "torus fracture" or "buckle fracture."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the physician's assessment indicates delayed healing, not routine healing or nonunion.