M87.246

Billable

Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s)

Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s)

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M86-M90

Parent Code

M87.24

Coding Notes

Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)

Clinical Terms

  • Avascular necrosis of phalanx of finger due to traumatic injury
  • Aseptic necrosis of bone of hand due to traumatic injury
  • Osteonecrosis of hand due to trauma
  • Aseptic necrosis of finger due to traumatic injury
  • Avascular necrosis of bone of hand due to traumatic injury
  • Osteonecrosis of finger due to trauma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s)?

The ICD-10-CM code for osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s) is M87.246. The full clinical description is "Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s)". M87.246 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M87.246 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M87.246 represents “Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s)”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M87.246 a billable code?

Yes, M87.246 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M87.246 in?

M87.246 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M87.246?

M87.246 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-); juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92); osteochondropathies (M90-M93).

Are additional codes required with M87.246?

Yes, when using M87.246, also report: major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).

What SNOMED CT codes does M87.246 map to?

M87.246 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 298681000119104, 298661000119108. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M87.246?

M87.246 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2902057. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M87.246 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, unspecified finger(s) 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 M87.246?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M87.246 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.