Pathological fracture, left foot, init encntr for fracture

This code signifies a fracture of the left foot that occurred due to an underlying disease process, rather than significant trauma. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial active treatment for this specific fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological fracture of the left foot, such as those resulting from osteoporosis, bone tumors, or metabolic bone disease. This code is appropriate for the initial phase of treatment, including surgical repair, casting, or other definitive care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological fracture" and the exact location (left foot).
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment; subsequent encounters would use different seventh characters.
• Always code the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture first, followed by this fracture code.