Torus fx lower end of left femur, subs for fx w nonunion

This code describes a specific type of incomplete fracture, a torus (or buckle) fracture, located at the distal end of the left femur. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, which has unfortunately failed to heal properly and is now considered a nonunion.

Use this code when documenting a patient's visit for continued management of a torus fracture of the lower left femur that has not united. This applies to follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or surgical interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion. It should be used after the initial encounter for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for the torus fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is the lower end of the left femur.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be different.