Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, sequela

This code signifies a torus (buckle) fracture affecting the distal end of the radius, where the injury itself is no longer acute but has resulted in a long-term complication or condition. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture characterized by buckling of the bone cortex, common in children. The "unspecified radius" indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the injury is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion) directly attributable to a previously sustained torus fracture of the distal radius. This code is appropriate for encounters where the initial fracture has healed, but its lasting effects are being addressed. It should be used when the medical record does not specify which radius was affected.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior torus fracture as a sequela.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters while the fracture is still healing; use the appropriate active treatment codes.
• Confirm that the medical record explicitly states "unspecified radius" or lacks laterality documentation.