Wiki fracture coding for elderly patient

NIKI01

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hello,

Would someone be able to clarify the fracture coding confusion for me please?

65 years old female came to ED complaining for R arm injury after she tripped and fell. No past medical history. ED provider diagnosed patient with R distal radius fracture.
My question: how this should be coded: Right Distal Radius Fracture or, osteoporosis with right distal radius fracture because of this patient's age?
Per guidelines- code fracture with osteoporosis when osteoporosis is documented. However, I found an article where the fracture can be coded with osteoporosis because of the patient's age.

Any input will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Niki
 
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