M84.539
Non-billablePath fracture in neoplastic disease, unsp ulna and radius
Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified ulna and radius
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- traumatic fracture of bone-see fracture, by site
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- underlying neoplasm
Child Codes (6)
M84.539APath fracture in neopltc disease, unsp ulna and radius, init
M84.539DPath fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thD
M84.539GPath fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thG
M84.539KPath fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thK
M84.539PPath fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thP
M84.539SPath fx in neopltc disease, unsp ulna and radius, sequela
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for path fracture in neoplastic disease, unsp ulna and radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for path fracture in neoplastic disease, unsp ulna and radius is M84.539. The full clinical description is "Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified ulna and radius". M84.539 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M84.539 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M84.539 represents “Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, unspecified ulna and radius”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M84.539 a billable code?
No, M84.539 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under M84.539.
What chapter is M84.539 in?
M84.539 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M84.539?
M84.539 has 6 child codes, including: M84.539A (Path fracture in neopltc disease, unsp ulna and radius, init), M84.539D (Path fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thD), M84.539G (Path fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thG), M84.539K (Path fx in neopltc dis, unsp ulna & rad, 7thK), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M84.539?
M84.539 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2901211. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M84.539 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like path fracture in neoplastic disease, unsp ulna and radius affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M84.539?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M84.539 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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