ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M96.8
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M96.8
intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure due to accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure (M96.82-)
code, if applicable, to further specify disorder
Instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M96.8 (Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system)
ICD-10-CM code M96.8 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 M96.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M96.8 - Other 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 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system related to not elsewhere classified.