M84.444⚠ Requires 7th Character

Pathological fracture, right finger(s)

⚠ 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 M84.444:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM84.444ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM84.444DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM84.444GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionM84.444KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionM84.444PSsequelaM84.444S

Sub-codes of M84.444(6)

M84.444 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M84.444APathological fracture, right finger(s), initial encounter fo…✓ BillableM84.444DPathological fracture, right finger(s), subsequent encounter…✓ BillableM84.444GPathological fracture, right finger(s), subsequent encounter…✓ BillableM84.444KPathological fracture, right finger(s), subsequent encounter…✓ BillableM84.444PPathological fracture, right finger(s), subsequent encounter…✓ BillableM84.444SPathological fracture, right finger(s), 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
└M84.444Pathological fracture, right finger(s)

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