Path fracture in neoplastic disease, left tibia, sequela

This code indicates a pathological fracture of the left tibia that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic process, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect of that fracture. This signifies that the fracture itself has healed, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to the previous break caused by cancer.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual problem (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, functional limitation) stemming from a past pathological fracture of the left tibia caused by a neoplasm. Documentation should clearly state the sequela and link it to the previously healed pathological fracture.

• Requires an additional code to identify the underlying neoplasm (e.g., C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone).
• Do not use for active pathological fractures; refer to the acute M84.5- codes.
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, and not an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for the fracture.