2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M96›M96

ICD-10-CM M96
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M96 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M96.0, M96.1, M96.2, and M96.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M96
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Chapter
M96
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
CategoryM96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, NECOverview

Non-specific codes like M96 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use M96.0 for Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

  • Use M96.1 for Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M96.2 for Postradiation kyphosis

  • Use M96.3 for Postlaminectomy kyphosis

  • Use M96.4 for Postsurgical lordosis

  • Use M96.5 for Postradiation scoliosis

  • M96.6 for Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • M96.62 for Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • M96.63 for Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • Use M96.65 for Fracture of pelvis following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • M96.66 for Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • M96.67 for Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • Use M96.69 for Fracture of other bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

  • M96.8 for Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

  • M96.81 for Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure

  • M96.82 for Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure

  • M96.83 for Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure

  • M96.84 for Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure

  • Use M96.89 for Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system

  • M96.A for Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Use M96.A1 for Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Use M96.A2 for Fracture of one rib associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Use M96.A3 for Multiple fractures of ribs associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Use M96.A4 for Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Use M96.A9 for Other fracture associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 2 Excludes

  • 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

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 M96Overview

Is M96 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as M96.0, M96.1, and M96.2.