Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, r forearm, 7thG

Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right forearm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the right forearm that occurred due to age-related osteoporosis, where the healing process is taking longer than expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific fracture, which is not yet fully healed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with age-related osteoporosis is being treated for a right forearm fracture that is exhibiting delayed healing. Documentation should clearly state the osteoporotic nature of the fracture, the anatomical site, and the ongoing, protracted healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "age-related" osteoporosis and not other forms of osteoporosis.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the fracture is indeed showing "delayed healing" as opposed to routine healing or nonunion.

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Code Hierarchy

M80.031G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.22ApproxICD-9

Same Category

M80Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture M80.0Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture M80.00Age-related osteopor w current path fracture, unsp site M80.00XAAge-rel osteopor w current path fracture, unsp site, init M80.00XD