Path fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thK

This code signifies a pathological fracture of an unspecified ulna and radius that occurred due to an underlying neoplastic (cancerous) process. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, specifically dealing with a nonunion, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment of a pathological fracture of the forearm (ulna and radius) caused by cancer, where the fracture has not healed. Documentation should clearly indicate a pathological fracture, the involvement of the ulna and radius (without specifying left or right), a neoplastic etiology, and the presence of nonunion during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent encounter" for fracture care.
• Always sequence the underlying neoplasm code first, followed by this code.