Pathological fracture, left hand, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the left hand that is a late effect or complication of an earlier injury or disease. A pathological fracture occurs due to a weakened bone structure, not from trauma that would typically break a healthy bone. The "sequela" indicates that the fracture's effects are long-term and manifest after the acute phase of the original condition has passed.

Use this code when documenting a current pathological fracture of the left hand that is a residual effect of a previous underlying condition, such as osteoporosis, bone tumor, or metabolic bone disease. Documentation should clearly state the fracture is pathological and specify the left hand, along with an indication that it is a sequela.

• Always code the underlying condition causing the pathological fracture first, if known and still active.
• Ensure documentation specifies "left hand" and "pathological fracture" as a sequela.
• Do not use this code for acute pathological fractures; this code is specifically for late effects.