M84.473⚠ Requires 7th Character

Pathological fracture, unspecified ankle

⚠ 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 M84.473:

Ainitial encounter for fractureM84.473ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingM84.473DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingM84.473GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionM84.473KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionM84.473PSsequelaM84.473S

Sub-codes of M84.473(6)

M84.473 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

M84.473APathological fracture, unspecified ankle, initial encounter …✓ BillableM84.473DPathological fracture, unspecified ankle, subsequent encount…✓ BillableM84.473GPathological fracture, unspecified ankle, subsequent encount…✓ BillableM84.473KPathological fracture, unspecified ankle, subsequent encount…✓ BillableM84.473PPathological fracture, unspecified ankle, subsequent encount…✓ BillableM84.473SPathological fracture, unspecified ankle, 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
└M84.473Pathological fracture, unspecified ankle

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