M87.01

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulder

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of clavicle and scapula

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92)
  • osteochondropathies (M90-M93)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M87.01 represents idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulder. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under M87.01. Coders should note that M87.01 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M87.01?

ICD-10-CM code M87.01 is "Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulder". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M87.01 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, M87.01 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with M87.01?

M87.01 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeM87.01
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM87.0
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)