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M89.60 ICD-10-CM Code: Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site

M89.60 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 · free HCC coding tools

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

M89.60

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site

Bone changes and deterioration that develop as a long-term consequence of poliomyelitis (polio) infection, affecting an unspecified body location.

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Buddy Insight

Post-polio osteopathy represents chronic bone changes occurring as a late sequela of poliomyelitis infection, potentially affecting mobility and requiring ongoing orthopedic management.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 92

Coefficient HCC 92: 0.479 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 055

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

HCC 39

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Inclusion Terms

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No inclusion terms are included in this display for M89.60. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 2

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  • 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

Includes

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No Includes notes are included in this display for M89.60. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 1

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  • postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)Inherited from M86-M90, M89.6
  • postpolio syndrome (G14)Inherited from M86-M90, M89.6

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for M89.60. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

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  • code (B91) to identify previous poliomyelitisInherited from M89.6

Code Also

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No Code Also instructions are included in this display for M89.60. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Clear history of previous poliomyelitis infection
Documentation of current bone changes/osteopathy
Exclusion of other causes of bone pathology
Assessment of functional limitations and mobility

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Clear history of previous poliomyelitis infection
Documentation of current bone changes/osteopathy
Exclusion of other causes of bone pathology
Assessment of functional limitations and mobility

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Confusing post-polio syndrome (neurological) with osteopathy (bone)
Missing the historical connection to previous polio infection
Using unspecified codes when site is documented elsewhere
Failing to code associated post-polio complications

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
G14 — Post-polio syndrome primarily affects nervous system, not bone
M89.8X9 — Other bone disorders lack specific polio history
M87.9 — Osteonecrosis is avascular bone death, not post-polio changes
Z87.891 — Personal history of nicotine dependence is historical, not active bone disease

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 M89.60 an HCC code?

Yes. M89.60 (Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site) 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: M89.60 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
M89.60
Description
Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site
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

V28HCC 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis
0.479
ESRDHCC 39, Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis
Not separately weighted

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 M89.60

For M89.60, 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

M89.60 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site. Bone changes and deterioration that develop as a long-term consequence of poliomyelitis (polio) infection, affecting an unspecified body location. M89.60 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, M89.60 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.

This code indicates post-polio sequelae; verify the patient has a history of poliomyelitis. For M89.60, 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 M89.60 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • This code indicates post-polio sequelae; verify the patient has a history of poliomyelitis
  • If specific site is documented, use more specific codes M89.61-M89.69 rather than the unspecified code

Clinical Significance

Post-polio osteopathy represents chronic bone changes occurring as a late sequela of poliomyelitis infection, potentially affecting mobility and requiring ongoing orthopedic management. This condition reflects the long-term musculoskeletal consequences of prior polio infection.

Documentation Requirements

  • Clear history of previous poliomyelitis infection
  • Documentation of current bone changes/osteopathy
  • Exclusion of other causes of bone pathology
  • Assessment of functional limitations and mobility
  • Pain evaluation and impact on daily activities
  • Current treatment and rehabilitation needs
  • Long-term prognosis and progressive nature
  • Coordination with post-polio syndrome management if applicable

Commonly Confused Codes

  • G14: Post-polio syndrome primarily affects nervous system, not bone
  • M89.8X9: Other bone disorders lack specific polio history
  • M87.9: Osteonecrosis is avascular bone death, not post-polio changes
  • Z87.891: Personal history of nicotine dependence is historical, not active bone disease
  • M62.84: Sarcopenia affects muscle, not bone structure

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Also searched as

  • M89 60
  • M8960

For M89.60, 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.

M89.60 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 92, Bone/Joint/Muscle/Severe Soft Tissue Infections/Necrosis. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for M89.60. Review its source-labeled HCC coefficient above, check the RAF Calculator with complete member context for CMS-HCC V28 PY2026, and confirm the documentation the chart needs before the code is submitted. HCC Buddy shows no RAF score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

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