M96.8
Non-billableOther intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, NEC
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
- •arthropathy following intestinal bypassM02.0
- •complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and graftsT84
- •disorders associated with osteoporosisM80
- •periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic jointM97
- •presence of functional implants and other devicesZ96-Z97
Child Codes (5)
M96.81Intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure
M96.82Accidental pnctr & lac of a ms structure dur proc
M96.83Postproc hemorrhage of a ms structure following a procedure
M96.84Postproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc
M96.89Oth intraop and postproc comp and disorders of the ms sys
Related Codes(8)
M96.0Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
M96.1Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
M96.2Postradiation kyphosis
M96.3Postlaminectomy kyphosis
M96.4Postsurgical lordosis
M96.5Postradiation scoliosis
M96.6Fx bone following insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt
M96.AFx ribs, stern thrx assoc w comprsn chest & cardiopulm resus
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for other intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, nec is M96.8. The full clinical description is "Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified". M96.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M96.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M96.8 represents “Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified”. 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 M96.8 a billable code?
No, M96.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under M96.8.
What chapter is M96.8 in?
M96.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M96.8?
M96.8 has 5 child codes, including: M96.81 (Intraop hemor/hemtom of a ms structure comp a procedure), M96.82 (Accidental pnctr & lac of a ms structure dur proc), M96.83 (Postproc hemorrhage of a ms structure following a procedure), M96.84 (Postproc hematoma and seroma of a ms structure fol a proc), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M96.8?
M96.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2902745. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M96.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, nec 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 M96.8?
M96.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FC01.A (Postsurgical malabsorption osteoporosis).
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