Pathological fracture in oth disease, right radius, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius that occurred due to an underlying systemic disease, rather than trauma or osteoporosis. It indicates that the fracture is a long-term consequence or complication of that primary disease.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a pathological fracture of the right radius and explicitly states it is a sequela of a pre-existing condition such as metastatic cancer, Paget's disease, or osteogenesis imperfecta. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing the late effects or complications of the initial pathological fracture.

• Always sequence the underlying disease responsible for the pathological fracture first, if still active.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes a pathological fracture from a traumatic or osteoporotic fracture.
• The "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is receiving treatment for the late effects of the fracture, not the initial acute injury.