Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l femr, 7thD

Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur that occurred due to age-related osteoporosis, where the patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with age-related osteoporosis is receiving ongoing care for a left femoral fracture that is progressing as expected. Documentation should clearly state "subsequent encounter" and confirm routine healing of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "age-related" or "postmenopausal" osteoporosis as the underlying cause of the fracture.
Verify laterality (left femur) is clearly documented.
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing (G, K, P, S).

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Code Hierarchy

M80.052D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.23ApproxICD-9

Same Category

M80Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture M80.0Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture M80.00Age-related osteopor w current path fracture, unsp site M80.00XAAge-rel osteopor w current path fracture, unsp site, init M80.00XD