Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a torus (buckle) fracture affecting the lower portion of the ulna bone, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture typically seen in children, where one side of the bone buckles without a complete break in the cortex. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising directly from the original injury, long after the initial healing phase.

Use this code when documenting a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained torus fracture of the distal ulna, and the laterality of the original injury is unknown or unspecified in the medical record. This would include conditions like chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitations that are a direct consequence of the old fracture. It is not for use during the initial treatment or active healing phase of the fracture.

• Always ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous torus fracture of the ulna.
• Verify that the laterality (left or right) of the ulna is truly unspecified; if known, a more specific sequela code should be used.
• This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the current condition or complication being treated.