Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, r ank/ft, 7thG

Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right ankle and foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a patient experiencing a current pathological fracture in their right ankle or foot due to age-related osteoporosis, where the healing process is delayed. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms an osteoporotic fracture of the right ankle or foot that is not healing as expected, and the patient is seen for subsequent treatment. This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, focusing on the delayed healing aspect.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify the fracture is pathological and attributed to age-related osteoporosis.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

M80.071G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.26ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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