Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, other site

This code signifies a bone disorder or structural abnormality (osteopathy) that develops as a long-term complication of poliomyelitis, affecting an anatomical site other than those specifically classified elsewhere. It indicates a residual musculoskeletal issue directly attributable to a prior polio infection.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a patient's osteopathic condition to a history of poliomyelitis, and the affected site is not the hip, thigh, or lower leg. Supporting documentation should include a confirmed diagnosis of poliomyelitis and a current diagnosis of an osteopathy, with a clear causal connection established by the provider.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "other site" or a site not covered by more specific codes (e.g., M89.65- for hip/thigh, M89.66- for lower leg).
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific osteopathy, if applicable, or as a primary diagnosis if the osteopathy is the main reason for the encounter.
• Do not use this code for acute poliomyelitis or for musculoskeletal issues unrelated to a polio history.