M84.463⚠ Requires 7th Character

Pathological fracture, right fibula

⚠ 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 M84.463:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM84.463ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM84.463DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM84.463GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionM84.463KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionM84.463PSsequelaM84.463S

Sub-codes of M84.463(6)

M84.463 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M84.463APathological fracture, right fibula, initial encounter for f…✓ BillableM84.463DPathological fracture, right fibula, subsequent encounter fo…✓ BillableM84.463GPathological fracture, right fibula, subsequent encounter fo…✓ BillableM84.463KPathological fracture, right fibula, subsequent encounter fo…✓ BillableM84.463PPathological fracture, right fibula, subsequent encounter fo…✓ BillableM84.463SPathological fracture, right fibula, 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
└M84.463Pathological fracture, right fibula

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