M84.359 – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of bone density and structure
- Code
M84.359(claims format:M84359)- Description
- Stress fracture, hip, unspecified
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M80-M85 Disorders of bone density and structure
- Parent codes
- M84 › M84.3 › M84.35
Billable codes under M84.359
M84.359 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M84.359A – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, initial encounter for fractureBillable
- M84.359D – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- M84.359G – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- M84.359K – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- M84.359P – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- M84.359S – Stress fracture, hip, unspecified, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M84 – Disorder of continuity of bone
- traumatic fracture of bone-see fracture, by site
M84.3 – Stress fracture
- Fatigue fracture
- March fracture
- Stress fracture NOS
- Stress reaction
- external cause code(s) to identify the cause of the stress fracture
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategory M84.3:
M84.35 – Stress fracture, pelvis and femur
- Stress fracture, hip
Index terms for M84.359
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M84.35
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M84.359?
M84.359 is the ICD-10-CM code for stress fracture, hip, unspecified, in the block M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).
Is M84.359 a billable code?
No. M84.359 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M84.359 belong to?
It belongs to category M84 – Disorder of continuity of bone.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.