ICD-10-CM M96: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M96

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M96

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
  • complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
  • disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
  • presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

complication of internal orthopedic devices, implants or grafts (T84.-)

Use Additional Code

code, if applicable, to further specify disorder

Inclusion Terms

Intraoperative fracture of bone during insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

Inclusion Terms

Instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis

Inclusion Terms

Fracture of xiphoid process associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M96):

M96.0 - Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis M96.1 - Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified M96.2 - Postradiation kyphosis M96.3 - Postlaminectomy kyphosis M96.4 - Postsurgical lordosis M96.5 - Postradiation scoliosis M96.6 - Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.62 - Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.621 - Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right arm M96.622 - Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left arm M96.629 - Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified arm M96.63 - Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.631 - Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right arm M96.632 - Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left arm M96.639 - Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified arm M96.65 - Fracture of pelvis following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.66 - Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.661 - Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right leg M96.662 - Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left leg M96.669 - Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg M96.67 - Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.671 - Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right leg M96.672 - Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left leg M96.679 - Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg M96.69 - Fracture of other bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate M96.8 - Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified M96.81 - Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a procedure M96.810 - Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating a musculoskeletal system procedure M96.811 - Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure complicating other procedure M96.82 - Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure M96.820 - Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure M96.821 - Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during other procedure M96.83 - Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure M96.830 - Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure M96.831 - Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure M96.84 - Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a procedure M96.840 - Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure M96.841 - Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure M96.842 - Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure M96.843 - Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure M96.89 - Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system M96.A - Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A1 - Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A2 - Fracture of one rib associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A3 - Multiple fractures of ribs associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A4 - Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A9 - Other fracture associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

About ICD-10-CM Code M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system)

ICD-10-CM code M96 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 M96 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M96 - Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified. 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 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system related to not elsewhere classified.