Path fracture in neoplastic disease, right foot, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the right foot that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic process, with the fracture itself now being 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 or complications directly attributable to the previous fracture caused by cancer.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a pathological fracture of the right foot due to a neoplasm, and the current encounter addresses ongoing issues related to that healed or healing fracture. Documentation should clearly state the fracture's etiology (neoplastic disease) and that the current condition is a sequela, such as chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment.

• Always sequence the underlying neoplasm code first, followed by this sequela code.
• Do not use this code for acute pathological fractures; instead, use the appropriate M84.574- code for the initial encounter.
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current foot condition as a "sequela" or "late effect" of a previously treated or resolved pathological fracture caused by cancer.