M87

Non-billable

Osteonecrosis

M87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Osteonecrosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M87.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Osteonecrosis is a disease caused by reduced blood flow to bones in the joints. In people with healthy bones, new bone is always replacing old bone. In osteonecrosis, the lack of blood causes the bone to break down faster than the body can make enough new bone. The bone starts to die and may break down. You can have osteonecrosis in one or several bones. It is most common in the upper leg. Other common sites are…

Read more about Osteonecrosis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • avascular necrosis of bone

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92)
  • osteochondropathies (M90-M93)

Use additional code

  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M87?
M87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Osteonecrosis". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M87 a billable code?
No — M87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M87.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M87?
M87 has 6 more specific child codes, including M87.0, M87.1, M87.2.
What is excluded from M87?
Excludes1 (not coded here): juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92); osteochondropathies (M90-M93).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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