Path fracture in neoplastic disease, right radius, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the right radius that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic process, with the patient now experiencing a long-term complication or late effect from that fracture. This indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual issues directly attributable to the previous fracture event.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a healed or resolving pathological fracture of the right radius, where the fracture was caused by a tumor, and the patient is presenting for treatment of a sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, functional limitation) related to that fracture. The medical record must specify the laterality (right radius) and the neoplastic etiology.

• Always sequence the underlying neoplasm code first, unless the neoplasm has been excised and is no longer active.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition directly resulting from the healed pathological fracture.
• Distinguish from active pathological fractures (M84.533A-P) which would use a different seventh character.