Path fracture in neoplastic disease, right tibia, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the right tibia that occurred due to a pre-existing neoplastic (cancerous) condition, where the fracture itself is a long-term consequence or complication of that disease. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a pathological fracture of the right tibia caused by a neoplasm, and the patient is being treated for the late effects or complications of that fracture. This typically applies to follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of non-union/malunion directly attributable to the original pathological fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "sequela" or "late effect" of the fracture, not the acute fracture itself.
• Always sequence the underlying neoplasm code first, followed by this code to show the causal relationship.
• Differentiate carefully from acute pathological fractures (M84.561A-P) and stress fractures (M84.3x).