Torus fx lower end of r fibula, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a torus, or buckle, fracture affecting the lower portion of the right fibula. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed torus fracture of the right distal fibula is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated. It would be used when the patient is no longer in the initial acute treatment phase but still requires ongoing management due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "torus fracture" and "right fibula, lower end."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Confirm physician documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.