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M97 ICD-10-CM Code: Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

M97

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

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

Where M97 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97)

  3. 3

    Category M97

    Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

  4. 4

    Code M97

    Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

Codes under M97

M97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

M97.0Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic hip jointM97.1Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee jointM97.2Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle jointM97.3Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder jointM97.4Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow jointM97.8Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic jointM97.9Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic joint

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M97.

Code first

  • , if known, the specific type and cause of fracture, such as traumatic or pathological

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M97.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for M97.

Excludes2

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

  • fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6-)
  • breakage (fracture) of prosthetic joint (T84.01-)

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M97 mean?

M97 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint.”

Is M97 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M97 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 M97 located in ICD-10-CM?

M97 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97) (M97–M97), under category M97, Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint.

What coding notes are listed for M97?

No inclusion terms are listed for M97 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: , if known, the specific type and cause of fracture, such as traumatic or pathological. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6-); breakage (fracture) of prosthetic joint (T84.01-).