Oth osteopor w crnt path fx, l forearm, 7thK

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis, not specified as postmenopausal, age-related, or drug-induced, who has sustained a pathological fracture of the left forearm. The fracture is currently experiencing nonunion, meaning it has failed to heal completely, and the patient is presenting for a follow-up encounter after initial treatment.

Apply this code for patients with documented osteoporosis and a left forearm fracture that occurred due to the underlying bone fragility, not trauma. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the physician is managing the nonunion of the fracture. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" and specify the left forearm and the osteoporotic etiology.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the fracture healing status.
• Verify the fracture is pathological (due to osteoporosis) and not traumatic.
• Confirm the encounter is subsequent to initial fracture care, as indicated by the "K" seventh character.