ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M84.6
Pathological fracture in other disease
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M84.6
pathological fracture in osteoporosis (M80.-)
underlying condition
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M84.6:
- A: initial encounter for fracture
- D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- P: subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S: sequela
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M84.6 (Pathological fracture in other disease)
ICD-10-CM code M84.6 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M84.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M84.6 - Pathological fracture in other disease. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pathological fracture in other disease.