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

This code signifies a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, affecting the metaphysis of the proximal end of the left radius. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury where one cortex buckles without a complete break in the bone, often seen in pediatric patients.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a left radial buckle fracture near the elbow joint, confirmed by imaging. This is typically encountered in children who have sustained a fall onto an outstretched hand. It is used when the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation specifies the left radius and confirms a torus or buckle fracture.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture.
• Distinguish from complete fractures or Salter-Harris growth plate injuries.