Pathological fracture in other disease, pelvis, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the pelvis that occurred due to an underlying disease process, and the patient is now experiencing a sequela (late effect) of that fracture. This indicates a long-term complication or residual condition directly resulting from the previous pathological pelvic fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic or residual condition directly attributable to a previously healed or treated pathological fracture of the pelvis. This applies when the initial fracture event is no longer acute, and the focus of care is on the long-term consequences. Documentation should clearly state the sequela and link it to a past pathological pelvic fracture.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the fracture itself is no longer acute.
• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation specifies the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture (e.g., osteoporosis, metastatic cancer) if known, and code it as an additional diagnosis.