Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna, sequela

This code identifies a torus (buckle) fracture affecting the upper portion of the left ulna, specifically indicating that the fracture is a late effect or complication of an earlier injury. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone buckles upon itself without a complete break in the cortex. This particular code signifies that the current clinical presentation is a residual condition or sequela stemming from the original fracture.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence or late effect directly attributable to a previously sustained torus fracture of the proximal left ulna. This would include situations where the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues, deformities, or functional limitations as a direct result of that past fracture. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these chronic sequelae.

• Always assign a sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior torus fracture of the left ulna.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate for the encounter, indicating a sequela.