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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for humerus osteolysis

M89.52

Osteolysis, upper arm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Osteolysis › humerus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding humerus osteolysis

The ICD-10-CM code for humerus osteolysis is M89.52 (Osteolysis, upper arm).

Within M89.5 (osteolysis), M89.52 is specifically for osteolysis, upper arm. Related codes cover unspecified site (M89.50), shoulder (M89.51), forearm (M89.53), hand (M89.54), thigh (M89.55), lower leg (M89.56), ankle and foot (M89.57), other site (M89.58) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M89.521 (arm), M89.522 (arm) and M89.529 (arm).

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

Common questions about humerus osteolysis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for humerus osteolysis?

M89.52 — Osteolysis, upper arm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M89.52 billable?

No. M89.52 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.