Torus fracture of lower end of right radius, init

This code signifies a buckle fracture, or torus fracture, affecting the distal metaphysis of the right radius. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury that causes the bone cortex to buckle or bulge outward, rather than a complete break. It is a stable fracture, typically seen in pediatric patients.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a right wrist injury in a child where imaging confirms a torus fracture of the distal radius. This is appropriate for cases presenting to the emergency department or an orthopedic clinic for the first time following the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "torus" or "buckle" fracture of the right radius.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different code.