Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left hand

This code signifies a bone disorder (osteopathy) affecting the left hand that has developed as a long-term complication or sequela of a prior poliomyelitis infection. It indicates a pathological change in the bone structure of the left hand directly attributable to the effects of polio.

Use this code when documentation clearly states osteopathy of the left hand in a patient with a history of poliomyelitis, and the bone condition is a direct result of the polio. Supporting documentation should include a confirmed diagnosis of osteopathy and a clear link to a previous polio infection affecting the left upper extremity.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left hand" to accurately assign this laterality-specific code.
• Verify that the osteopathy is explicitly linked to poliomyelitis, not another underlying cause.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the poliomyelitis sequelae, if applicable and still active.