2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M87.38Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M86-M90›M87

ICD-10-CM M87.38
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M87.38 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other secondary osteonecrosis, other site. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. Coders also document this condition as chronic ulcer of back. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Aseptic necrosis and osteonecrosis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M87.38
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site
Short Description
Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M87.3
Other secondary osteonecrosis

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM86-M90Other osteopathies
CategoryM87Osteonecrosis
This CodeM87.38Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Chronic ulcer of back
  • Necrosis of back bone co-occurrent and due to chronic ulcer of back
  • Osteoradionecrosis of bone of skull
  • Osteoradionecrosis of frontal bone
  • Osteoradionecrosis of nasal-orbital complex

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Osteonecrosis
      • secondary NEC
        • neck
    • Osteonecrosis
      • secondary NEC
        • rib
    • Osteonecrosis
      • secondary NEC
        • skull
    • Osteonecrosis
      • secondary NEC
        • vertebra

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS030
Aseptic necrosis and osteonecrosis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Osteonecrosis

Osteonecrosis is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. In people with healthy bones, new bone is always replacing old bone. In osteonecrosis, the lack of blood causes the bone to break down faster than the body can make enough new bone. The bone starts to die and may break down.

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Convert M87.38 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
733.49 Asept necrosis bone NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M87.38Overview

Is M87.38 (Other secondary osteonecrosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other secondary osteonecrosis, other site on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M87.38 group to?

When other secondary osteonecrosis, other site is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M87.38?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other secondary osteonecrosis, other site converts to ICD-9-CM 733.49 (asept necrosis bone NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.