Path fracture, left finger(s), subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of one or more bones in the left finger(s) that occurred due to an underlying disease process, rather than significant trauma. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific pathological fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected. This indicates ongoing management for a complicated fracture healing.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left finger pathological fracture, and the provider explicitly documents "delayed healing." This typically involves patients with conditions like osteoporosis, bone tumors, or metabolic bone diseases. Documentation should clearly state the pathological nature of the fracture and the delayed healing status.

• Ensure documentation specifies "pathological fracture" and "delayed healing" for the left finger(s).
• Always sequence this code after the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture (e.g., osteoporosis, neoplasm).
• Differentiate from nonunion (M84.3-) or malunion (M84.2-), which represent different complications of fracture healing.