M84.446⚠ Requires 7th Character

Pathological fracture, unspecified 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 M84.446:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM84.446ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM84.446DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM84.446GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionM84.446KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionM84.446PSsequelaM84.446S

Sub-codes of M84.446(6)

M84.446 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M84.446APathological fracture, unspecified finger(s), initial encoun…✓ BillableM84.446DPathological fracture, unspecified finger(s), subsequent enc…✓ BillableM84.446GPathological fracture, unspecified finger(s), subsequent enc…✓ BillableM84.446KPathological fracture, unspecified finger(s), subsequent enc…✓ BillableM84.446PPathological fracture, unspecified finger(s), subsequent enc…✓ BillableM84.446SPathological fracture, unspecified 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
└M84.446Pathological fracture, unspecified finger(s)

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