Path fracture in neoplastic disease, right fibula, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the right fibula that occurred due to the weakening of the bone by a neoplastic (cancerous) process, with the fracture's effects now considered a long-term consequence or late effect. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is experiencing residual problems related to the previous pathological fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, complications, or sequelae directly attributable to a past pathological fracture of the right fibula caused by neoplastic disease. Documentation should clearly state the fracture's etiology (neoplastic disease) and that the current encounter addresses a sequela, such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, or functional impairment related to the healed or healing fracture.

• Always sequence the underlying neoplastic disease code first, followed by this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a long-term complication of the fracture, not the acute fracture itself.
• Distinguish from acute pathological fractures (M84.5- without the 'S' seventh character) or fractures due to other causes (e.g., osteoporosis, trauma).