Path fracture in neoplastic disease, l humerus, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the left humerus that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic (cancerous) process, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect of that fracture. This indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is being treated for a sequela.

Use this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications of a pathological fracture of the left humerus caused by cancer. This applies when the initial fracture has healed or is in the healing phase, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to the past fracture. Documentation should clearly state the fracture's resolution and the ongoing sequela.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a late effect. Do not use for active fracture treatment.
• Always sequence the code for the underlying neoplasm first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "left humerus" and clearly links the fracture to a neoplastic disease.