Pathological fracture, hip, unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the hip, meaning the fracture occurred due to an underlying disease weakening the bone rather than significant trauma. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial pathological hip fracture, after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects or residual conditions directly attributable to a previously sustained pathological hip fracture. This includes chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations that persist after the initial fracture has healed. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to the prior pathological hip fracture of the hip.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological fracture" and not a traumatic fracture, as this impacts the M84 category.
• Verify the hip site is unspecified if laterality (left/right) is not documented.