Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, right thigh

This code describes a bone disorder, specifically osteopathy, that develops as a sequela of poliomyelitis, affecting the right thigh. Osteopathy in this context refers to a non-inflammatory bone disease or abnormality, often characterized by bone pain, weakness, or deformity, occurring in a patient with a history of polio.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of osteopathy in the right thigh directly attributed to a previous poliomyelitis infection. This typically presents in patients with post-polio syndrome or late effects of polio. Supporting documentation should include a history of poliomyelitis and clinical findings consistent with osteopathy in the specified anatomical site.

• Ensure documentation specifies "osteopathy" and not another bone condition like osteoporosis or osteomyelitis.
• Verify the laterality (right thigh) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Always code the late effect of poliomyelitis (B91) as a secondary diagnosis when applicable, following the osteopathy code.