Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M84.351

Stress fracture, right femur

ICD-10-CM Code:
M84.351
ICD-10 Code for:
Stress fracture, right femur
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Disorders of bone density and structure
      (M80-M85)
      • Disorder of continuity of bone
        (M84)

M84.351 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of stress fracture, right femur. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Stress fracture, right femur

Non-specific codes like M84.351 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for stress fracture, right femur:

  • Use M84.351A for initial encounter for fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M84.351D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M84.351G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M84.351K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M84.351P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M84.351S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Fracture of shaft of femur
  • Stress fracture of lateral condyle of femur
  • Stress fracture of lateral condyle of right femur
  • Stress fracture of neck of femur
  • Stress fracture of neck of right femur
  • Stress fracture of right femur
  • Stress fracture of right hip
  • Stress fracture of shaft of femur
  • Stress fracture of shaft of right femur

Patient Education


Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

These injuries can affect the entire leg, or just the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. Certain diseases also lead to leg problems. For example, knee osteoarthritis, common in older people, can cause pain and limited motion. Problems in your veins in your legs can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.