2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M84.452SPathological fracture, left femur, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M80-M85›M84

ICD-10-CM M84.452S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M84.452S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pathological fracture, left femur, 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. Coders also document this condition as fracture of neck of left femur. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pathological, stress and atypical fractures, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M84.452S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pathological fracture, left femur, sequela
Short Description
Pathological fracture, left femur, sequela
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M84.452
Pathological fracture, left 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 CodeM84.452SPathological fracture, left femur, sequela

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Fracture of neck of left femur
  • Pathological fracture of left femur
  • Pathological fracture of left hip
  • Pathological fracture of neck of femur
  • Pathological fracture of neck of left femur
  • Pathological fracture of proximal end of femur

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS020
Pathological, stress and atypical fractures, sequela
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 M84.452S to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
905.3 Late eff femoral neck fx
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
905.4 Late effect leg fx
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 M84.452SOverview

Is M84.452S (Pathological fracture, left femur) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pathological fracture, left femur, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in M84.452S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the pathological fracture, left femur itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does M84.452S group to?

When pathological fracture, left femur, 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.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M84.452S?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pathological fracture, left femur, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.3 (late eff femoral neck fx) and 905.4 (late effect leg fx). 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.