Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified hand

This code signifies a bone disorder, specifically osteopathy, that develops as a sequela of poliomyelitis, affecting an unspecified hand. It indicates a chronic or late complication of polio impacting bone health in the hand.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with bone abnormalities or pain in the hand, where a clear historical link to a previous poliomyelitis infection has been established by the provider. Documentation should explicitly state "osteopathy" and "after poliomyelitis" in relation to the hand.

• Ensure documentation specifies "osteopathy" and not another bone condition.
• Verify the affected anatomical site is the hand; avoid using for other upper extremity locations.
• Confirm the causal link to poliomyelitis is clearly documented by the physician.