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M96 ⚠ Non-billable

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Code
M96
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96?
ICD-10-CM code M96 represents Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M96 billable?
No. M96 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M96 in?
M96 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the M96 category

M96.0 Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis Billable M96.1 Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified Billable M96.2 Postradiation kyphosis Billable M96.3 Postlaminectomy kyphosis Billable M96.4 Postsurgical lordosis Billable M96.5 Postradiation scoliosis Billable M96.6 Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate Non-billable M96.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified Non-billable

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