Torus fx upper end of r radius, subs for fx w routn heal

This code describes a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, of the upper portion of the right radius bone. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury that causes the bone cortex to buckle rather than break completely. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for a fracture that is healing routinely.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the right proximal radius. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing as expected without complications. It would be used for routine cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or general re-evaluation during the healing phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right radius and that the fracture is a torus type.
• The "D" suffix is crucial for subsequent encounters where routine healing is documented.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion; different seventh characters would apply.