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)
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
- •periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic jointT84.05
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
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, also report: 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.
How does M89.52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like osteolysis, upper arm 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 M89.52?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M89.52 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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