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

This code signifies a torus, or buckle, fracture affecting the distal (lower) end of the femur, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. Torus fractures are incomplete fractures characterized by a buckling of the bone cortex, common in pediatric patients due to their more pliable bones.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a closed torus fracture of the unspecified lower femur. It is typically used when diagnostic imaging confirms this type of fracture and the documentation does not specify laterality.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "torus fracture" or "buckle fracture" of the distal femur.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right femur) is specified in the medical record; a more specific code would be required.