M96

Non-billable

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

M96 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M96.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes2 — not included here

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96?
M96 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M96 a billable code?
No — M96 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M96.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M96?
M96 has 9 more specific child codes, including M96.0, M96.1, M96.2.

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

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