M84.5
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease
Code Hierarchy
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M84.5:
A - initial encounter for fracture
D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Code Also
- underlying neoplasm
Specific Codes (9)
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified site
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, shoulder
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, humerus
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, ulna and radius
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, hand
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, pelvis and femur
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, tibia and fibula
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, ankle and foot
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, other specified site
Related Codes
Stress fracture
Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified
Pathological fracture in other disease
Nontraumatic fracture, not elsewhere classified
Other disorders of continuity of bone
Disorder of continuity of bone, unspecified
