Path fx in oth disease, l shoulder, subs for fx w delay heal

Pathological fracture in other disease, left shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left shoulder that occurred due to an underlying disease process, rather than trauma. The fracture is currently experiencing delayed healing, indicating that the normal healing timeline has been extended. This code is used for follow-up encounters after initial treatment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a left shoulder fracture that is not healing as expected, and the fracture is documented as pathological. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" and specify the underlying disease contributing to the fracture (e.g., osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease). This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment has been rendered.

💡Coding Tips

Always sequence the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture first.
Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" and specifies the left shoulder.
Distinguish from nonunion (M84.4-) or malunion (M84.3-) which represent different healing complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲M84.612Pathological fracture in other disease, left shoulder

M84.612G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.21ApproxICD-9

Same Category

M84Disorder of continuity of bone M84.3Stress fracture M84.30Stress fracture, unspecified site M84.30XAStress fracture, unspecified site, init encntr for fracture M84.30XDStress fracture, unsp site, subs for fx w routn heal