Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, l ank/ft, 7thK

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with age-related osteoporosis who has sustained a pathological fracture in their left ankle or foot. The fracture is currently experiencing nonunion, meaning it has not healed properly, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing fracture complication.

Use this code for patients with documented age-related osteoporosis presenting for treatment of a left ankle or foot fracture that has not healed and is considered a nonunion. Documentation should clearly state the fracture is pathological due to osteoporosis and specify the left ankle/foot location. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is pathological due to age-related osteoporosis, not traumatic.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and the site is "ankle and foot."