2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M84.351PStress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M80-M85›M84

ICD-10-CM M84.351P
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M84.351P is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for stress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion. The 7th character P reports a subsequent encounter for a fracture that has healed in a faulty position, called a malunion. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 521 through 522, 564 through 566. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Stress fracture, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M84.351P
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Stress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Short Description
Stress fracture, right femur, subs for fx w malunion
Parent Code
M84.351
Stress fracture, right femur

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM80-M85Disorders of bone density and structure
CategoryM84Disorder of continuity of bone
This CodeM84.351PStress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Fracture of distal epiphysis of right femur
  • Fracture of neck of right femur
  • Fracture of shaft of right femur
  • Stress fracture of bone of knee
  • 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

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS017
Stress fracture, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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 M84.351P to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
733.81 Malunion of fracture
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M84.351POverview

Is M84.351P (Stress fracture, right femur) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report stress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character P in M84.351P mean?

The final character P reports a subsequent encounter where the stress fracture, right femur has healed in a faulty position, called a malunion.

What MS-DRG does M84.351P group to?

When stress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 521, 522, 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 2.8702 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M84.351P?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, stress fracture, right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion converts to ICD-9-CM 733.81 (malunion of fracture). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.