Torus fx lower end of r fibula, subs for fx w malunion

This code describes a specific type of incomplete fracture, a torus (or buckle) fracture, located at the distal end of the right fibula. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion).

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a torus fracture of the lower right fibula, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. This typically applies after initial treatment, during rehabilitation, or when addressing complications related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" fibula and "lower end" to support this precise code.
• The "P" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture with malunion; verify the encounter type aligns with this.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or routine subsequent encounters without malunion.