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

This code signifies a buckle or torus fracture affecting the lower portion of the radius bone, without specifying left or right. This type of fracture is characterized by a compression injury where the bone cortex buckles but does not break completely, often seen in pediatric patients.

Apply this code for initial encounters with a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed torus fracture of the distal radius, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This is a common injury resulting from a fall onto an outstretched hand in children.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "torus fracture" or "buckle fracture" of the distal radius.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right) of the fracture is specified in the medical record.