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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Not billable — use a more specific code

M96 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 9 more specific codes beneath it.Short description: Intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, NEC

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About M96

M96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. It belongs to block M96 (intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified) and chapter 13 (diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 9 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M96.0 (arthrodesis), M96.1 (classified), M96.2 (kyphosis), M96.3 (kyphosis), M96.4 (lordosis), M96.5 (scoliosis), M96.6 (plate), M96.8 (classified) and 1 more.

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of M96, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-), complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-), disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80), periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-) and 1 more.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under M96

Coding notes

Excludes2Not included here — may be reported together if both conditions exist
  • arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
  • complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
  • disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
  • presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to M96.

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.

Codes whose notes reference M96

Code history

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  2. 2017
  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about M96

Is M96 billable?

No. M96 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.