Path fx in neopltc disease, l hand, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the left hand that has occurred due to an underlying neoplastic disease, and the patient is currently being treated for a malunion of this fracture. This indicates a complication of healing where the bone has healed in an abnormal or misaligned position.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a left hand fracture caused by a tumor, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to a malunion of that specific fracture. This code is appropriate for encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, where the focus is on the healing complication.

• Requires documentation of both the neoplastic disease causing the fracture and the malunion.
• Ensure the laterality (left hand) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; a different seventh character would be appropriate for those scenarios.