Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l forearm, 7thP

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with age-related osteoporosis who has experienced a pathological fracture of the left forearm, and is now presenting for follow-up care related to the fracture's healing with malunion. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory position or alignment.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a left forearm fracture due to age-related osteoporosis, and the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the fracture's malunion. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, specifically when malunion is noted and being addressed.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "malunion" of the fracture, not just "nonunion" or "delayed healing."
• Always sequence this code after the primary osteoporosis code (M80.0-).
• Verify the laterality (left forearm) and the encounter type (subsequent for fracture with malunion) are clearly documented.