Oth osteopor w crnt path fx, r humer, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis, experiencing a pathological fracture of the right humerus that has not healed properly (nonunion). This specific code is used for follow-up care after initial treatment for the fracture.

Apply this code when a patient with osteoporosis presents for ongoing management of a right humeral pathological fracture that has failed to unite. Documentation should clearly indicate a diagnosis of osteoporosis, a current pathological fracture of the right humerus, and that the encounter is for nonunion after initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological fracture" and not a traumatic fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care of the nonunion, not the initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healed fracture.
• Always sequence this code after the underlying osteoporosis (M80.8-).