Question 1

Is M96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M96 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M96 represents Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M96 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M96 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M96 is section:M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from M96?

Accepted Answer

Code M96 has Type 2 Excludes including: arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-); complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-); disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in M96 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Notes1Additional information

Is M96 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M96 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M96 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M96?

What conditions should be coded separately from M96?