Age-rel osteopor w current path fracture, r forearm, sequela

This code signifies a chronic complication or late effect stemming from a pathological fracture of the right forearm, which occurred due to age-related osteoporosis. The fracture itself is no longer acute, but its lasting consequences are being addressed.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is presenting for treatment of a long-term problem directly resulting from a previous osteoporotic fracture of the right forearm. This could include ongoing pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion that is a direct sequela of the original fracture. Documentation should clearly state the fracture is healed but has residual effects.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the fracture is a "sequela" or "late effect" and is no longer acute.
• Do not use this code for an active, acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate M80.031- code for the initial encounter.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable, unless the sequela is the primary reason for the visit.