ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M96.820
Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M96.820 (Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure)
ICD-10-CM code M96.820 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 M96.820 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M96.820 - Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure. 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 Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedure.