Torus fracture of lower end of unsp ulna, init for clos fx

This code describes a buckle fracture, also known as a torus fracture, affecting the lower portion of the ulna bone in the forearm. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury where the bone cortex buckles but does not completely break, often seen in pediatric patients due to their more pliable bones. The "unspecified" nature indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the ulna is not documented.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed torus fracture of the distal ulna, where the fracture is closed (skin intact) and the specific side of the body is not specified in the medical record. It is commonly used for injuries sustained from falls onto an outstretched hand in children.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "torus fracture" or "buckle fracture" of the ulna.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.