M84.8 – Other disorders of continuity of bone
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of bone density and structure
ICD-10-CM code
M84.8
- Code
M84.8(claims format:M848)- Description
- Other disorders of continuity of bone
- 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
Billable codes under M84.8
M84.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M84.80 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, unspecified siteBillable
- M84.81 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, shoulderHeader (more codes below)
- M84.82 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, humerusHeader (more codes below)
- M84.83 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, ulna and radiusHeader (more codes below)
- M84.84 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, handHeader (more codes below)
- M84.85 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, pelvic region and thighHeader (more codes below)
- M84.86 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, tibia and fibulaHeader (more codes below)
- M84.87 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, ankle and footHeader (more codes below)
- M84.88 – Other disorders of continuity of bone, other siteBillable
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
Excludes2 (not included here):
- traumatic fracture of bone-see fracture, by site
Related codes in M84
- M84.3 – Stress fractureHeader
- M84.4 – Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- M84.5 – Pathological fracture in neoplastic diseaseHeader
- M84.6 – Pathological fracture in other diseaseHeader
- M84.7 – Nontraumatic fracture, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- M84.9 – Disorder of continuity of bone, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M84.8?
M84.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of continuity of bone, in the block M80-M85 (Disorders of bone density and structure).
Is M84.8 a billable code?
No. M84.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M84.8 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.