Path fracture in neoplastic disease, oth site, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture that has occurred as a late effect or complication of a neoplastic disease, affecting an anatomical site not specifically classified elsewhere. It indicates that the fracture is a residual condition resulting from the underlying cancer, even if the primary neoplasm is no longer active.

Apply this code when documenting a healed or chronic pathological fracture in a site other than those with more specific codes (e.g., vertebra, femur) that is directly attributable to a past or present neoplastic process. Documentation should clearly link the fracture to the neoplastic disease and indicate its sequela status.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying neoplastic disease, even if the neoplasm is in remission.
• Requires a seventh character 'S' to indicate sequela, signifying a late effect.
• Distinguish from acute pathological fractures (M84.58XA) or those in the healing phase (M84.58XD) by the 'S' seventh character.