Torus fracture of lower end of right fibula, init

This code signifies a buckle fracture, also known as a torus fracture, affecting the distal portion of the right fibula. 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 a newly diagnosed, non-displaced compression fracture of the lower right fibula, typically resulting from a low-energy impact. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "torus" or "buckle" fracture of the distal fibula.
• Confirm the laterality is explicitly "right" and the encounter is for the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures require different coding.