Age-rel osteopor w current path fracture, r shoulder, init

This code signifies a fracture of the right shoulder that occurred due to age-related osteoporosis, meaning the bone was weakened by the disease and fractured spontaneously or with minimal trauma. The fracture is considered pathological because it resulted from an underlying disease rather than significant external force. This specific code indicates the patient is receiving initial treatment for this particular fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an osteoporotic fracture of the right shoulder in an elderly patient, and the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this fracture. Supporting documentation should include a diagnosis of osteoporosis, a pathological fracture of the right shoulder, and confirmation that this is the first encounter for this specific fracture.

• Always confirm the laterality (right shoulder) and the encounter type (initial) from the physician's documentation.
• Distinguish pathological fractures from traumatic fractures; a pathological fracture implies underlying bone disease.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is due to a cause other than age-related osteoporosis, such as a tumor or disuse osteoporosis.