M87.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other osteonecrosis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M87.8Other osteonecrosis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M87.8 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Other osteopathies (M86-M90)
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Category M87
Osteonecrosis
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Code M87.8
Other osteonecrosis
More specific choices
Codes under M87.8
M87.8 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M87.80Other osteonecrosis, unspecified bone
M87.81Other osteonecrosis, shoulder
M87.82Other osteonecrosis, humerus
M87.83Other osteonecrosis of radius, ulna and carpus
M87.84Other osteonecrosis, hand and fingers
M87.85Other osteonecrosis, pelvis and femur
M87.86Other osteonecrosis, tibia and fibula
M87.87Other osteonecrosis, ankle, foot and toes
M87.88Other osteonecrosis, other site
M87.89Other osteonecrosis, multiple sites
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M87.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M87.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M87.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M87.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M87.8.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M87.8 mean?
M87.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other osteonecrosis.”
Is M87.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M87.8 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M87.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
M87.8 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other osteopathies (M86-M90) (M86–M90), under category M87, Osteonecrosis.
What coding notes are listed for M87.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for M87.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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