Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97) ICD-10-CM
The M97 code range covers periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint with 54 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 36 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- , if known, the specific type and cause of fracture, such as traumatic or pathological
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.
- fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate M96.6
- breakage fracture of prosthetic joint T84.01
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category M97
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the M97 Range 54 codes · 36 billable
- M97 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic jointNon-billable
- M97.0 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic hip jointNon-billable
- M97.01 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip jointNon-billable
- M97.01XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, initial encounter
- M97.01XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.01XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right hip joint, sequela
- M97.02 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left hip jointNon-billable
- M97.02XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left hip joint, initial encounter
- M97.02XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left hip joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.02XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left hip joint, sequela
- M97.1 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee jointNon-billable
- M97.11 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee jointNon-billable
- M97.11XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint, initial encounter
- M97.11XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.11XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint, sequela
- M97.12 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee jointNon-billable
- M97.12XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, initial encounter
- M97.12XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.12XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, sequela
- M97.2 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle jointNon-billable
- M97.21 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right ankle jointNon-billable
- M97.21XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right ankle joint, initial encounter
- M97.21XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.21XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right ankle joint, sequela
- M97.22 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left ankle jointNon-billable
- M97.22XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left ankle joint, initial encounter
- M97.22XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.22XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left ankle joint, sequela
- M97.3 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder jointNon-billable
- M97.31 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right shoulder jointNon-billable
- M97.31XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right shoulder joint, initial encounter
- M97.31XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.31XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right shoulder joint, sequela
- M97.32 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left shoulder jointNon-billable
- M97.32XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- M97.32XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.32XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left shoulder joint, sequela
- M97.4 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow jointNon-billable
- M97.41 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right elbow jointNon-billable
- M97.41XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right elbow joint, initial encounter
- M97.41XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right elbow joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.41XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right elbow joint, sequela
- M97.42 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left elbow jointNon-billable
- M97.42XA Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left elbow joint, initial encounter
- M97.42XD Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left elbow joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.42XS Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left elbow joint, sequela
- M97.8 Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic jointNon-billable
- M97.8XXA Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- M97.8XXD Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.8XXS Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, sequela
- M97.9 Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic jointNon-billable
- M97.9XXA Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic joint, initial encounter
- M97.9XXD Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter
- M97.9XXS Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic joint, sequela
About the M97 Code Range
The ICD-10 codes in the M97 category cover periprosthetic fractures, which are breaks occurring around internal joint prostheses such as hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and other joint replacements. These codes specify the exact joint and side affected and the stage of patient care, including initial treatment, subsequent encounters, and complications or sequelae.
The M97 code series helps healthcare professionals accurately classify fractures that happen near artificial joints implanted during surgeries. For example, M97.01 refers to a periprosthetic fracture around a right hip joint prosthesis, while M97.11 and M97.12 pertain to fractures adjacent to right and left knee joint prostheses, also known as “fracture of bone adjacent to knee joint prosthesis.” Each code further distinguishes the encounter type, such as initial treatment (XA), follow-up care (XD), and sequela (XS). This detailed classification ensures precise coding for fractures occurring near specific internal prosthetic joints, aiding in targeted treatment and documentation of these complex injuries.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the M97 range?
Of the 54 codes in this range, 36 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the M97 range classify?
The range classifies periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.