2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M80.849SOther osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M80-M85›M80
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character S — Sequela
- Chronic Condition
M80.849S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 559 through 561. The code is 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, stress and atypical fractures, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
M80.849S 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
- Secondary 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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Convert M80.849S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About M80.849SOverview
Is M80.849S a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in M80.849S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does M80.849S group to?
When other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 559, 560, 561, with relative weights from 0.8039 to 1.8649 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is M80.849S 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 other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M80.849S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified hand, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.2 (late effect arm fx). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
