2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M99.17Subluxation complex (vertebral) of upper extremity
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M99›M99
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M99.17 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for subluxation complex (vertebral) of upper extremity. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as non-traumatic subluxation of acromioclavicular joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Biomechanical lesions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Non-traumatic subluxation of acromioclavicular joint
- Non-traumatic subluxation of joint
- Subluxation of acromioclavicular joint
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Complex
- subluxation (vertebral) - M99.19
- acromioclavicular - M99.17
- sternoclavicular - M99.17
- upper extremity - M99.17
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Complex
- subluxation (vertebral)
- acromioclavicular
- Complex
- subluxation (vertebral)
- sternoclavicular
- Complex
- subluxation (vertebral)
- upper extremity
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Dislocations
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints.
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Convert M99.17 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About M99.17Overview
Is M99.17 (Subluxation complex (vertebral)) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report subluxation complex (vertebral) of upper extremity on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M99.17 group to?
When subluxation complex (vertebral) of upper extremity is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M99.17?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, subluxation complex (vertebral) of upper extremity converts to ICD-9-CM 839.69 (dislocat site NEC-closed). 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.
