M84.6
Non-billablePathological fracture in other disease
M84.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pathological fracture in other disease. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M84.60 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •pathological fracture in osteoporosis (M80.-)
Notes
- •underlying condition
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M84.6?
- M84.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pathological fracture in other disease". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M84.6 a billable code?
- No — M84.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M84.60) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M84.6?
- M84.6 has 9 more specific child codes, including M84.60, M84.61, M84.62.
- What is excluded from M84.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): pathological fracture in osteoporosis (M80.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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