Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, init for clos fx

This code describes a buckle fracture, also known as a torus fracture, affecting the distal end of the left radius. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury where one side of the bone buckles without a complete break in the cortex. It is typically a stable injury, common in pediatric patients.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed torus fracture of the left distal radius. It is commonly seen after a fall onto an outstretched hand in children. This code should be used when the fracture is closed, meaning there is no break in the skin overlying the fracture site.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "torus" or "buckle" fracture of the distal radius.
• Verify laterality (left radius) and encounter type (initial encounter) are clearly documented.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different code.