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U.S. ICD-10-CM · April 2026

M96 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the April 2026 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M96

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

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M96 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)

  3. 3

    Category M96

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

  4. 4

    Code M96

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

More specific choices

Codes under M96

M96 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

M96.0

Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

M96.1

Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified

M96.2

Postradiation kyphosis

M96.3

Postlaminectomy kyphosis

M96.4

Postsurgical lordosis

M96.5

Postradiation scoliosis

M96.6

Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

M96.8

Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

M96.A

Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M96.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M96.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M96.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for M96.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • 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)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · April 2026

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M96 mean?

M96 is the April 2026 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.”

Is M96 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M96 has more specific child codes in the April 2026 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is M96 located in ICD-10-CM?

M96 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96) (M96–M96), under category M96, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.

What coding notes are listed for M96?

No inclusion terms are listed for M96 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: 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).

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