M84.439⚠ Requires 7th Character

Pathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M84.4:

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to M84.439:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM84.439ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM84.439DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM84.439GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionM84.439KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionM84.439PSsequelaM84.439S

Sub-codes of M84.439(6)

M84.439 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M84.439APathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, initial …✓ BillableM84.439DPathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, subseque…✓ BillableM84.439GPathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, subseque…✓ BillableM84.439KPathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, subseque…✓ BillableM84.439PPathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, subseque…✓ BillableM84.439SPathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)├M80-M85Disorders of bone density and structure (M80-M85)├M84Disorder of continuity of bone
└M84.439Pathological fracture, unspecified ulna and radius

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