Torus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a torus (buckle) fracture located at the distal end of the left femur. A torus fracture is an incomplete fracture where one cortex buckles without a complete break in the bone. The "G" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase, but the fracture is not progressing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the lower left femur is experiencing delayed healing. This applies when the physician documents that the fracture is taking longer than anticipated to unite, but there is no evidence of nonunion or malunion yet. This code would be appropriate for subsequent office visits, cast changes, or imaging studies performed to monitor the delayed healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the left lower femur torus fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed a torus fracture and not another type of distal femur fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment and not for initial care or sequelae.