M96
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
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.
⚠️ Excludes2
directMay be coded together if both conditions coexist
- • 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)
Child Codes (9)
M96.0Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesisM96.1Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classifiedM96.2Postradiation kyphosisM96.3Postlaminectomy kyphosisM96.4Postsurgical lordosisM96.5Postradiation scoliosisM96.6Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateM96.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedM96.AFracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CodeM96
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes25 note(s)
Child codes9
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)