M87.04
Non-billableIdiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of metacarpals and phalanges of hands
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- avascular necrosis of bone
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
M87.041Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right hand
M87.042Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left hand
M87.043Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified hand
M87.044Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right finger(s)
M87.045Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left finger(s)
M87.046Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified finger(s)
Related Codes(9)
M87.00Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified bone
M87.01Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulder
M87.02Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of humerus
M87.03Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of radius, ulna and carpus
M87.05Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of pelvis and femur
M87.06Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of tibia and fibula
M87.07Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of ankle, foot and toes
M87.08Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, other site
M87.09Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers?
The ICD-10-CM code for idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers is M87.04. The full clinical description is "Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers". M87.04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M87.04 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M87.04 represents “Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers”. 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 M87.04 a billable code?
No, M87.04 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under M87.04.
What chapter is M87.04 in?
M87.04 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M87.04?
M87.04 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-); juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92); osteochondropathies (M90-M93).
What are the subcategories under M87.04?
M87.04 has 6 child codes, including: M87.041 (Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right hand), M87.042 (Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left hand), M87.043 (Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified hand), M87.044 (Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right finger(s)), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with M87.04?
Yes, when using M87.04, also report: major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M87.04?
M87.04 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2901954, C2901953. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M87.04 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingers affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M87.04?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M87.04 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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