M84.42 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- M84.421 Pathological fracture, right humerus
- M84.421A Pathological fracture, right humerus, initial encounter for fracture
- M84.421D Pathological fracture, right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M84.421G Pathological fracture, right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- M84.421K Pathological fracture, right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- M84.421P Pathological fracture, right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- M84.421S Pathological fracture, right humerus, sequela
- M84.422 Pathological fracture, left humerus
- M84.422A Pathological fracture, left humerus, initial encounter for fracture
- M84.422D Pathological fracture, left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M84.422G Pathological fracture, left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- M84.422K Pathological fracture, left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- M84.422P Pathological fracture, left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- M84.422S Pathological fracture, left humerus, sequela
- M84.429 Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus
- M84.429A Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, initial encounter for fracture
- M84.429D Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M84.429G Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- M84.429K Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- M84.429P Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- M84.429S Pathological fracture, unspecified humerus, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M84.42 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M80-M85 Disorders of bone density and structure
- M84 Disorder of continuity of bone
- M84.3 Stress fracture
- M84.4 Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified
- M84.5 Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease
- M84.6 Pathological fracture in other disease
- M84.7 Nontraumatic fracture, not elsewhere classified
- M84.8 Other disorders of continuity of bone
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M84.42 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M84.42 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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