2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M80.049KAge-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M80-M85›M80
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character K — Subsequent, Nonunion
- Chronic Condition
M80.049K is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. The 7th character K reports a subsequent encounter for a fracture that has failed to heal, called a nonunion. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124), flagged as an unspecified code, since codes identifying laterality exist in the same family, and exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as osteoporotic fracture of hand. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pathological fracture, subsequent encounter.
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Code EditsBilling
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Present on Admission (POA)Billing
M80.049K is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Osteoporotic fracture of hand
- Stress fracture of hand
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Fractures
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.
The full article covers:
- What is a fracture?
- What are the different types of fractures?
- What causes fractures?
- What are the symptoms of a fracture?
- How are fractures diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for fractures?
- Can fractures be prevented?
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Questions About M80.049KOverview
Is M80.049K a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character K in M80.049K mean?
The final character K reports a subsequent encounter where the age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand has failed to heal, called a nonunion.
What MS-DRG does M80.049K group to?
When age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Who can M80.049K be reported for?
The Medicare Code Editor checks age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.
Is M80.049K exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion on inpatient claims.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
