2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z87.39Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z87

ICD-10-CM Z87.39
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z87.39 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is not accepted as a principal diagnosis by the Medicare Code Editor and exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Personal history of other disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z87.39
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Short Description
Personal history of diseases of the ms sys and conn tiss
Parent Code
Z87.3
Personal history of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ87Personal history of other diseases and conditions
This CodeZ87.39Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for Z87.39.

Unacceptable principal diagnosis
There are selected codes that describe a circumstance which influences an individual's health status but not a current illness or injury, or codes that are not specific manifestations but may be due to an underlying cause. These codes are considered unacceptable as a principal diagnosis.

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Z87.39 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • H/O: arthritis
  • H/O: back problem
  • H/O: gout
  • H/O: knee problem
  • H/O: musculoskeletal disease
  • H/O: osteoarthritis
  • H/O: rheumatoid arthritis
  • H/O: significant knee disorder
  • History of acquired deformity of hip following removal of prosthesis
  • History of acquired deformity of left hip following removal of prosthesis
  • History of acquired deformity of right hip following removal of prosthesis
  • History of acquired spondylolisthesis
  • History of acute febrile mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
  • History of back pain
  • History of collapsed vertebra due to osteoporosis
  • History of disorder of connective tissue
  • History of disorder of soft tissue
  • History of disruption of anterior cruciate ligament
  • History of disruption of bilateral cruciate ligaments
  • History of disruption of capsular ligament of knee
  • History of disruption of knee ligament
  • History of disruption of lateral collateral ligament
  • History of disruption of medial collateral ligament
  • History of disruption of posterior cruciate ligament
  • History of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • History of fibromatosis
  • History of lymphadenopathy
  • History of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adult
  • History of myalgia caused by statin
  • History of osteomyelitis
  • History of osteopenia
  • History of osteopenia resolved
  • History of osteoporosis
  • History of osteoporosis resolved
  • History of osteoporotic fracture
  • History of pain of multiple joints
  • History of polymyalgia rheumatica
  • History of post-operative complication of surgical procedure
  • History of rhabdomyolysis due to statin
  • History of stress fracture
  • History of tendinitis
  • History of vertebral fracture
  • History of vertebral stress fracture

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.

    • History
      • personal (of)
        • disease or disorder (of)
          • connective tissue NEC
    • History
      • personal (of)
        • disease or disorder (of)
          • musculoskeletal NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR FAC030
Personal history of other disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Connective Tissue Disorders

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

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Convert Z87.39 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V13.59 Hx musculoskletl dis NEC
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 Z87.39Overview

Is Z87.39 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Can Z87.39 be a principal diagnosis?

No. The Medicare Code Editor rejects this code as a principal diagnosis because personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue describes a circumstance that influences health status rather than a current illness. Report it as a secondary diagnosis.

Is Z87.39 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z87.39?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue converts to ICD-9-CM V13.59 (hx musculoskletl dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.