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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M97.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint

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

Code definition

Official description

M97.12

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint

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

Classification

Where M97.12 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

    Subcategory M97.1

    Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee joint

  5. 5

    Code M97.12

    Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint

More specific choices

Codes under M97.12

M97.12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

M97.12XA

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, initial encounter

M97.12XD

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, subsequent encounter

M97.12XS

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M97.12.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M97.12.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M97.12.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for M97.12.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for M97.12.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 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 M97.12 mean?

M97.12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic left knee joint.”

Is M97.12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M97.12 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 M97.12 located in ICD-10-CM?

M97.12 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 and subcategory M97.1, Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee joint.

What coding notes are listed for M97.12?

No inclusion terms are listed for M97.12 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related M97.1 codes

M97.11

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic right knee joint

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