ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for postprocedural scoliosis
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Scoliosis (acquired) (postural) › postprocedural”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding postprocedural scoliosis
The ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural scoliosis is M96.89 (Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system).
Within M96.8, choose M96.89 (Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure (M96.81), accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure (M96.82), postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure (M96.83) and postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure (M96.84).
Use an additional code, if applicable, to further specify disorder.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about postprocedural scoliosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for postprocedural scoliosis?
- M96.89 — Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Is M96.89 billable?
- Yes. M96.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can M96.89 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M96.89 as a principal diagnosis.
Is M96.89 a CC or MCC?
- M96.89 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.