Path fx in neopltc disease, l hand, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left hand that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic (cancerous) process, rather than trauma. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when a patient with a known neoplastic disease presents for follow-up care of a left hand pathological fracture that is progressing with routine healing. Documentation should clearly state the fracture's pathological nature, its location in the left hand, and indicate a subsequent encounter for ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left hand" and "pathological fracture" due to neoplastic disease.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Always sequence the underlying neoplasm code first, followed by this code for the pathological fracture.