Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left shoulder

This code signifies a bone disorder or disease (osteopathy) that develops as a long-term complication of poliomyelitis, specifically affecting the left shoulder. It indicates a pathological change in the bone structure of the shoulder joint resulting from the prior polio infection.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of osteopathy of the left shoulder directly attributed to a history of poliomyelitis. This typically occurs in patients with a history of polio who later present with bone-related issues in the affected shoulder. Supporting documentation should include a confirmed diagnosis of osteopathy and a link to prior poliomyelitis.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the osteopathy to poliomyelitis and specifies the left shoulder.
• Do not confuse with general osteomyelitis or other forms of osteopathy not related to polio.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the sequelae of poliomyelitis, if applicable and still active.