ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M87
Osteonecrosis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M87
avascular necrosis of bone
- juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92)
- osteochondropathies (M90-M93)
code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of clavicle and scapula
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of metacarpals and phalanges of hands
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hip NOS
Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of metatarsus, tarsus, and phalanges of toes
Necrosis of bone NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M87):
About ICD-10-CM Code M87 (Osteonecrosis)
ICD-10-CM code M87 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M87 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M87 - Osteonecrosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Osteonecrosis.