Torus fracture of lower end of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a torus (buckle) fracture affecting the distal end of the right thigh bone, where the acute injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to the original fracture. These sequelae could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nonunion/malunion issues.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications or residual conditions stemming from a previously sustained torus fracture of the lower end of the right femur. This typically applies to encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the fracture, where the focus is on managing the chronic effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition as a direct consequence of the prior torus fracture.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters during the active healing phase.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).