Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, left lower leg

This code signifies a bone disorder or structural abnormality of the left lower leg that has developed as a sequela of poliomyelitis. It describes a chronic musculoskeletal complication, distinct from acute polio infection, affecting the bone structure itself.

Use this code when documentation specifies osteopathy (e.g., bone deformity, growth disturbance, or other structural bone changes) in the left lower leg directly attributed to a prior poliomyelitis infection. Supporting documentation should clearly link the bone condition to the history of polio.

• Ensure the laterality (left lower leg) is explicitly documented.
• Do not use for acute poliomyelitis or for muscle/nerve complications without documented bone involvement.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the underlying poliomyelitis sequelae (e.g., G14) if applicable, or as a primary diagnosis if the osteopathy is the focus of the encounter.