2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M99.18Subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage

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ICD-10-CM M99.18
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M99.18 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 183 through 185, 963 through 965. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Biomechanical lesions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M99.18
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage
Short Description
Subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M99.1
Subluxation complex (vertebral)

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
CategoryM99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM99.18Subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage

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.

    • Complex
      • subluxation (vertebral)
        • costochondral
    • Complex
      • subluxation (vertebral)
        • costovertebral
    • Complex
      • subluxation (vertebral)
        • rib cage
    • Complex
      • subluxation (vertebral)
        • sternochondral

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS012
Biomechanical lesions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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 M99.18 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
839.61 Dislocat sternum-closed
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 M99.18Overview

Is M99.18 (Subluxation complex (vertebral)) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M99.18 group to?

When subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 183, 184, 185, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.7865 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M99.18?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, subluxation complex (vertebral) of rib cage converts to ICD-9-CM 839.61 (dislocat sternum-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.