Oth osteopor w crnt path fx, unsp forearm, 7thK

This code signifies a patient presenting with a pathological fracture of an unspecified forearm bone, caused by osteoporosis that is not postmenopausal, age-related, or drug-induced. The encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, which has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for an osteoporotic forearm fracture that has not united. Documentation should clearly state "nonunion" of the fracture and confirm the underlying osteoporosis is not specified as postmenopausal, age-related, or drug-induced.

• Requires a seventh character "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
• Ensure documentation specifies "other osteoporosis" and not a more specific type (e.g., M80.0- for postmenopausal).
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.