Path fracture in neoplastic disease, left radius, init

This code signifies a fracture of the left radius that occurred due to underlying neoplastic disease, rather than trauma. The bone was weakened by a tumor (primary or metastatic), leading to the fracture. This is the initial encounter for the treatment of this specific fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a pathological fracture of the left radius caused by cancer. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is diagnosed and/or treatment begins. Supporting documentation includes imaging reports confirming the fracture and pathology reports or physician notes identifying the neoplastic etiology.

• Always sequence the underlying neoplastic disease code first, followed by this pathological fracture code.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "left radius" and "pathological fracture" due to neoplasm.
• Verify the encounter type; "A" indicates an initial encounter for the fracture. Subsequent encounters would use different seventh characters.