ICD-10-CM M96.679: Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg

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About ICD-10-CM Code M96.679 (Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant)

ICD-10-CM code M96.679 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 M96.679 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M96.679 - Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg. 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 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant related to joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg.