Path fracture in neoplastic disease, left ulna, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect of a pathological fracture of the left ulna, where the fracture was caused by an underlying neoplastic (cancerous) process. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to this past fracture, even after the acute phase of treatment.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is being treated for a residual condition or chronic problem stemming from a previously healed or treated pathological fracture of the left ulna due to cancer. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment directly related to the prior fracture. Documentation should specify the "sequela" or "late effect" of the fracture.

• Requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Do not use for active pathological fractures; refer to codes with 7th characters A, D, G, K, P, or R for active treatment phases.