Age-rel osteopor w current path fx, left ank/ft, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a pathological fracture of the left ankle and foot, which occurred due to age-related osteoporosis. The fracture itself is no longer acute, but the patient is experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to the previous osteoporotic fracture. This indicates a healed or healing fracture with ongoing clinical significance.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or functional impairment) of a past pathological fracture of the left ankle or foot, where the underlying cause was age-related osteoporosis. Documentation should clearly state that the fracture is no longer current and that the current symptoms are a direct consequence of the previous osteoporotic fracture.

• This "S" (sequela) seventh character is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of a previous fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current pathological fracture; instead, use the appropriate "A" (initial encounter) or "D" (subsequent encounter) seventh character.
• Always code the underlying condition (age-related osteoporosis) first, followed by this sequela code, if applicable.