Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l forearm, 7thK

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis due to aging who has experienced a fracture in their left forearm, and this specific encounter is for ongoing management of that fracture which has failed to heal properly. The nonunion indicates that the bone fragments have not united after a significant period.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient with age-related osteoporosis is being treated for a left forearm fracture that has not healed. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the fracture and specify the left forearm as the affected site, in the context of age-related osteoporosis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and "age-related osteoporosis."
• Verify the laterality (left forearm) is clearly documented.
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with nonunion; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.