Is M84.451 a billable code?
No. M84.451 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M84.451: Pathological fracture, right femur
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M84.451 groups related diagnoses under pathological fracture, right femur. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M84.451
- M84.451APathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture
- M84.451DPathological fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M84.451GPathological fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- M84.451KPathological fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- M84.451PPathological fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- M84.451SPathological fracture, right femur, sequela
Other codes in M84.45 Pathological fracture, femur and pelvis
M84.451 questions
What does M84.451 mean?
M84.451 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pathological fracture, right femur. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.