Torus fracture of lower end of unsp humerus, init

This code describes a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, affecting the distal (lower) portion of the humerus, the long bone of the upper arm. 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.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a newly diagnosed torus fracture of the lower humerus when the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This typically occurs after a fall onto an outstretched hand, a common mechanism of injury in children.

• Ensure documentation specifies a "torus" or "buckle" fracture of the distal humerus.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right) is not specified in the medical record.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.