Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96) ICD-10-CM
The M96 code range covers intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified with 48 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 36 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the M96 Range 48 codes · 36 billable
- M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedNon-billable
- M96.0 Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
- M96.1 Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
- M96.2 Postradiation kyphosis
- M96.3 Postlaminectomy kyphosis
- M96.4 Postsurgical lordosis
- M96.5 Postradiation scoliosis
- M96.6 Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateNon-billable
- M96.62 Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateNon-billable
- M96.621 Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right arm
- M96.622 Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left arm
- M96.629 Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified arm
- M96.63 Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateNon-billable
- M96.631 Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right arm
- M96.632 Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left arm
- M96.639 Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified arm
- M96.65 Fracture of pelvis following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- M96.66 Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateNon-billable
- M96.661 Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right leg
- M96.662 Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left leg
- M96.669 Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg
- M96.67 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateNon-billable
- M96.671 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right leg
- M96.672 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left leg
- M96.679 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg
- M96.69 Fracture of other bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- M96.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedNon-billable
- M96.81 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedureNon-billable
- M96.810 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.811 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure
- M96.82 Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedureNon-billable
- M96.820 Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.821 Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during other procedure
- M96.83 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedureNon-billable
- M96.830 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.831 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.84 Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedureNon-billable
- M96.840 Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.841 Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.842 Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.843 Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.89 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- M96.A Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitationNon-billable
- M96.A1 Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A2 Fracture of one rib associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A3 Multiple fractures of ribs associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A4 Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A9 Other fracture associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
About the M96 Code Range
These codes describe musculoskeletal problems during or after procedures, along with certain bone fractures associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The subdivisions separate problems after fusion, conditions after surgery or radiation, and fractures following insertion of an orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate. The fracture codes distinguish the bone and, for some bones, the right, left, or unspecified limb.
M96.8 groups other complications by whether they occur during or after a procedure and by the type of procedure. M96.A separates chest-compression-associated fractures by the affected bone or fracture pattern.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M96 range?
Of the 48 codes in this range, 36 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M96 range classify?
The range classifies intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
