Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site

This code signifies a bone disorder that develops as a sequela of a prior poliomyelitis infection. It describes a generalized osteopathic condition without specifying a particular bone or joint affected. This can encompass various bone changes, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, or other structural alterations.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a patient's osteopathy to a history of poliomyelitis, and the specific anatomical site of the bone involvement is not documented or is generalized. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly states "osteopathy after poliomyelitis" or similar phrasing, and no further site specificity is provided.

• Ensure documentation explicitly connects the osteopathy to a history of poliomyelitis.
• If a specific bone or joint is affected, use a more precise code from the M89.6- subcategory (e.g., M89.61- for shoulder, M89.62- for upper arm).
• Always code the history of poliomyelitis (B91) as a secondary diagnosis when using this code.