M89.52
Non-billableOsteolysis, upper arm
Osteolysis, upper arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic joint (T84.05-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for osteolysis, upper arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for osteolysis, upper arm is M89.52. The full clinical description is "Osteolysis, upper arm". M89.52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M89.52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M89.52 represents "Osteolysis, upper arm". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M89.52 a billable code?
No, M89.52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M89.52.
What chapter is M89.52 in?
M89.52 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M89.52?
M89.52 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-).
What are the subcategories under M89.52?
M89.52 has 3 child codes, including: M89.521 (Osteolysis, right upper arm), M89.522 (Osteolysis, left upper arm), M89.529 (Osteolysis, unspecified upper arm).
Are additional codes required with M89.52?
Yes, when using M89.52 you should also code: code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M89.52?
M89.52 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0840130. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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