2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M95.2Other acquired deformity of head

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M95›M95

ICD-10-CM M95.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M95.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other acquired deformity of head. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acquired deformities (excluding foot).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M95.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other acquired deformity of head
Short Description
Other acquired deformity of head
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M95
Other acquired deformities of 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 CodeM95.2Other acquired deformity of head

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired anomaly of mouth
  • Acquired defect of skull
  • Acquired deformity of head
  • Acquired hypoplasia of zygomatic bone
  • Acquired postural plagiocephaly
  • Asymmetrical skull
  • Bilateral acquired malar hypoplasia
  • Calcified hematoma of head
  • Calcinosis within hematoma
  • Cephalhematoma deformans of Schuller
  • Deformity after injury
  • Deformity of facial bone
  • Head abnormal shape
  • Left acquired malar hypoplasia
  • Plagiocephaly
  • Postural plagiocephaly
  • Right acquired malar hypoplasia
  • Subperiosteal hematoma
  • Subperiosteal hemorrhage
  • Symmetry of skull - finding

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.

    • Deformity
      • cheek (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • chin (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • face (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • forehead (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • frontal bone (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • head (acquired)
    • Deformity
      • skull (acquired)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS023
Acquired deformities (excluding foot)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Craniosynostoses

    premature closure of one or more cranial sutures. it often results in plagiocephaly. craniosynostoses that involve multiple sutures are sometimes associated with congenital syndromes such as acrocephalosyndactylia; and craniofacial dysostosis.

  • Plagiocephaly

    the condition characterized by uneven or irregular shape of the head often in parallelogram shape with a flat spot on the back or one side of the head. it can either result from the premature cranial suture closure (craniosynostosis) or from external forces (nonsynostotic plagiocephaly).

  • Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic

    a deformity of the skull that is not due to bone fusion (synostosis), such as craniosynostoses, and is characterized by an asymmetric skull and face. it is observed with an increased frequency in infants after the adoption of supine sleeping recommendations to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

Convert M95.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
738.19 Oth spcf deformity head
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 M95.2Overview

Is M95.2 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M95.2 group to?

When other acquired deformity of head is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M95.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other acquired deformity of head converts to ICD-9-CM 738.19 (oth spcf deformity head). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.