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HomeICD-10 CodesM96
ICD-10-CM
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M96

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Coding Guidance
Coding Guidance M96 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Excludes 2
From
  • arthropathy following intestinal bypass ( M02.0- )
  • complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts ( T84 .-)
  • disorders associated with osteoporosis ( M80 )
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint ( M97 .-)
  • presence of functional implants and other devices ( Z96-Z97 )
From
  • arthropathic psoriasis ( L40.5- )
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period ( P04-P96 )
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases ( A00-B99 )
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) ( T79 .A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium ( O00- O9A )
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities ( Q00-Q99 )
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases ( E00-E88 )
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes ( S00-T88 )
  • neoplasms ( C00-D49 )
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified ( R00-R94 )

More Specific Codes

M96.0
Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis M96.0
M96.1
Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified M96.1
M96.2
Postradiation kyphosis M96.2
M96.3
Postlaminectomy kyphosis M96.3
M96.4
Postsurgical lordosis M96.4
M96.5
Postradiation scoliosis M96.5
M96.6
Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.6
M96.8
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified M96.8
M96.A
Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A
M00-M99
M00-M99 - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov