Path fracture in oth disease, pelvis, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the pelvis that occurred due to an underlying disease process, not trauma, and is currently in a healing phase with an unsatisfactory alignment of the bone fragments. The malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but the alignment is incorrect, potentially leading to functional impairment. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously diagnosed and treated pathological fracture with malunion.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a pathological pelvic fracture that has healed in a misaligned position. Documentation should clearly state "pathological fracture," specify the pelvis as the fracture site, and indicate "malunion" as the outcome of healing. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after initial treatment, where the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "pathological fracture" and not a traumatic fracture.
• Verify that the fracture site is specifically the pelvis.
• Confirm that the encounter is for follow-up care of a fracture that has already healed with malunion, not an acute fracture or a fracture with nonunion.