Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified upper arm

This code describes a bone disorder or disease occurring in the unspecified upper arm as a sequela of poliomyelitis. It indicates a pathological condition of the bone structure that developed subsequent to a poliovirus infection, without further specification of the exact nature of the osteopathy.

Use this code when documentation clearly links an osteopathic condition in the upper arm to a history of poliomyelitis, but the specific type of osteopathy (e.g., osteoporosis, osteomalacia) is not identified. This code is appropriate for patients presenting with bone abnormalities in the upper arm that are directly attributed to the long-term effects of polio.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states a causal link between the osteopathy and prior poliomyelitis.
• If the specific type of osteopathy is known (e.g., osteoporosis), a more specific code from the M80-M85 range should be used in conjunction with a poliomyelitis sequelae code.
• Always sequence a code for the sequelae of poliomyelitis (e.g., B91) as a secondary diagnosis to provide a complete clinical picture.