2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M95›M95

ICD-10-CM M95
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M95 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M95.0, M95.10, M95.11, and M95.12.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M95
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Short Description
Oth acquired deformities of ms sys and connective tissue
Chapter
M95
Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM95Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
CategoryM95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
This CodeM95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Specific Coding for Oth acquired deformities of ms sys and connective tissueOverview

Non-specific codes like M95 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use M95.0 for Acquired deformity of nose

  • M95.1 for Cauliflower ear

  • Use M95.10 for Cauliflower ear, unspecified ear

  • Use M95.11 for Cauliflower ear, right ear

  • Use M95.12 for Cauliflower ear, left ear

  • Use M95.2 for Other acquired deformity of head

  • Use M95.3 for Acquired deformity of neck

  • Use M95.4 for Acquired deformity of chest and rib

  • Use M95.5 for Acquired deformity of pelvis

  • Use M95.8 for Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

  • Use M95.9 for Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • acquired absence of limbs and organs Z89 Z90
  • acquired deformities of limbs M20 M21
  • congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system Q65 Q79
  • deforming dorsopathies M40 M43
  • dentofacial anomalies including malocclusion M26
  • postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders M96

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 M95Overview

Is M95 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue need a more specific code from this category, such as M95.0, M95.10, and M95.11.