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

This code describes a torus, or buckle, fracture affecting the lower end of the femur, where the bone has compressed but not fully broken through. The "K" in the seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for a fracture that has not healed properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the distal femur is being managed for a confirmed nonunion. This would include scenarios such as repeat imaging to assess healing progress, discussions about surgical intervention for nonunion, or ongoing conservative management for the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "torus" or "buckle" fracture and the lower end of the femur.
• The seventh character "K" is crucial and indicates nonunion during a subsequent encounter.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.