Pathological fracture, r shoulder, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right shoulder that occurred due to an underlying disease process, rather than trauma. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting for follow-up care of a right shoulder pathological fracture where the healing process is prolonged. Documentation should clearly indicate a pathological origin of the fracture, involvement of the right shoulder, and explicit mention of delayed healing during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological fracture" and not just a simple fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "right shoulder" and not left or unspecified.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and that delayed healing is explicitly noted, justifying the "G" seventh character.