Pathological fracture in other disease, right femur, sequela

This code signifies a pathological fracture of the right femur that occurred due to an underlying disease process, and the patient is now experiencing a late effect or complication of that fracture. This is not an acute fracture, but rather a long-term consequence of the initial pathological break.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a healed or resolving pathological fracture of the right femur, and the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual problem directly related to that prior fracture. This applies when the original fracture is no longer acute and the focus of care is on the sequela. Documentation should specify the right femur and the "sequela" nature of the encounter.

• Requires a secondary code for the underlying disease causing the pathological fracture.
• Distinguish from acute pathological fractures (M84.4-) or stress fractures (M84.3-).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a late effect of the fracture.