Pathological fracture, right ulna, init encntr for fracture

This code signifies a fracture of the right ulna that occurred due to a pre-existing disease process, rather than significant trauma. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific pathological fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological fracture of the right ulna. This typically occurs in patients with underlying conditions such as osteoporosis, bone tumors (primary or metastatic), or osteomyelitis, where the bone is weakened and fractures with minimal or no trauma. Documentation should specify the right ulna and confirm it's the initial encounter for the fracture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "pathological fracture" and specifies the right ulna.
• Do not use this code for traumatic fractures; those are coded differently.
• Always sequence this code first, followed by codes for the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture.