M87.837 ICD-10-CM Code: Other osteonecrosis of right carpus
M87.837 maps to CMS-HCC V28 92. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · HCC Buddy coding tools
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Other osteopathies (M86-M90)
M87.837
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceOther osteonecrosis of right carpus
Death of bone tissue in the right carpal bones (small bones in the wrist) due to causes other than trauma or infection, leading to bone deterioration and potential collapse.
Buddy Insight
Osteonecrosis of the right carpus affects the small bones of the wrist, potentially leading to severe functional impairment and chronic disability.
CMS-HCC V28
MappedHCC 92
Coefficient HCC 92: 0.479 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))
CMS-HCC V24
HistoricalHistorical
Not used for CY2026 payment
ACA/HHS
MappedHCC 055
Code-level coefficient reference
ESRD/PACE
MappedHCC 39
Code-level coefficient reference
RXHCC
MappedHCC 80
Code-level coefficient reference
Code Book Path
Inclusion Terms
OfficialNo inclusion terms are included in this display for M87.837. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.
Excludes 2
Official- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)Inherited from M00-M99
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)Inherited from M00-M99
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)Inherited from M00-M99
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)Inherited from M00-M99
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)Inherited from M00-M99
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)Inherited from M00-M99
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)Inherited from M00-M99
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)Inherited from M00-M99
- neoplasms (C00-D49)Inherited from M00-M99
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)Inherited from M00-M99
Related Codes
Includes
Official- avascular necrosis of boneInherited from M87
Excludes 1
Official- postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)Inherited from M86-M90, M87
- juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92)Inherited from M86-M90, M87
- osteochondropathies (M90-M93)Inherited from M86-M90, M87
Code First
OfficialNo Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for M87.837. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.
Use Additional
Official- code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)Inherited from M87
Code Also
OfficialNo Code Also instructions are included in this display for M87.837. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.
Buddy Documentation Tip
MEAT Support
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Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →
Is M87.837 an HCC code?
Yes. M87.837 (Other osteonecrosis of right carpus) maps to HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.479. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.
Coder answer: M87.837 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.
- Code
- M87.837
- Description
- Other osteonecrosis of right carpus
- HCC (V28)
- HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis
- RAF reference coefficient
- 0.479
- Billable
- Yes
- Payment year
- 2026
HCC Category Mapping
These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. Weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.
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MEAT review for M87.837
For M87.837, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.
- MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
- EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
- AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
- TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis
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What This Code Means
M87.837 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other osteonecrosis of right carpus. Death of bone tissue in the right carpal bones (small bones in the wrist) due to causes other than trauma or infection, leading to bone deterioration and potential collapse. M87.837 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99), within the section covering other osteopathies (m86-m90).
Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, M87.837 maps to Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis (HCC 92) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.479. For CY2026 non-PACE Medicare Advantage, CMS uses 100% of the 2024 CMS-HCC model (V28). PACE uses a separate model blend. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.
Carpus refers to the wrist bones; ensure this is not confused with carpal tunnel syndrome. For M87.837, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for M87.837 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Carpus refers to the wrist bones; ensure this is not confused with carpal tunnel syndrome
- •Document which specific carpal bone is affected if available, though the code encompasses all carpal bones
Clinical Significance
Osteonecrosis of the right carpus affects the small bones of the wrist, potentially leading to severe functional impairment and chronic disability. This diagnosis is significant for risk adjustment as it represents a complex condition requiring specialized orthopedic care and potential reconstructive surgery.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Specific identification of the right carpal bones as the site of osteonecrosis
- ✓Documentation of osteonecrosis from causes other than idiopathic or drug-induced
- ✓Advanced imaging (MRI, CT, bone scan) confirming carpal bone necrosis
- ✓Clinical symptoms including wrist pain, stiffness, and functional limitations
- ✓Exclusion of infectious or traumatic causes as primary etiology
- ✓Assessment of impact on hand function and grip strength
- ✓Documentation of any underlying conditions or risk factors
- ✓Provider evaluation of treatment options including potential surgical intervention
Commonly Confused Codes
- •M87.037: Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right carpus - specifically idiopathic cause
- •M87.039: Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified carpus - different cause and lacks laterality
- •M86.837: Other osteomyelitis, right carpus - infectious condition rather than necrosis
- •S62.101A: Fracture of unspecified carpal bone, right wrist - acute trauma rather than chronic necrosis
- •M25.531: Pain in right wrist - symptom rather than specific bone pathology