Path fx in neopltc dis, r radius, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius that occurred due to underlying neoplastic disease, rather than trauma. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase of the fracture, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. This typically follows initial treatment for the fracture.

Apply this code when a patient with a known malignancy presents for follow-up care of a right radial fracture caused by the tumor, and the physician documents routine healing. This would be used after the initial encounter for the fracture treatment. Documentation should clearly state the neoplastic etiology of the fracture and the routine healing status.

• Always sequence the underlying malignancy code first, followed by this fracture code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "right radius" and "neoplastic disease" as the cause of the fracture.
• Verify the seventh character "D" is appropriate for routine healing; "A" is for initial encounter, and "G" or "K" for delayed/nonunion.