Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, unsp shldr, 7thK

This code describes a patient experiencing a nonunion of a pathological fracture in an unspecified shoulder, which is a direct consequence of age-related osteoporosis. The fracture is not healing as expected, indicating a failure of the bone to unite after a previous encounter for the fracture.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with age-related osteoporosis has a documented pathological fracture of the shoulder that has failed to heal. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the fracture and specify that it's a subsequent encounter for the fracture. This code is appropriate when the specific side of the shoulder (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.
• If the specific shoulder (left or right) is documented, a more specific code from the M80.01- series should be used.