M89.68

Billable

Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, other site

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 92 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis

0.209

V24HCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis

0.482

ESRDHCC 39 — Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis

0.000

What This Code Means

Bone disease that develops as a complication of poliomyelitis affecting areas of the body other than the thigh, lower leg, ankle, or foot.

Coding Tips

•Document the specific anatomical site affected in the medical record for clarity
•Use this code for post-polio osteopathy in locations not covered by the more specific M89.65-M89.67 codes

Clinical Significance

Post-polio osteopathy affecting sites other than the commonly affected lower extremities represents chronic bone complications requiring specialized management. This diagnosis captures skeletal sequelae of poliomyelitis in less typical locations and has significant HCC impact.

Documentation Requirements

✓Documented history of poliomyelitis infection
✓Specific anatomical site affected clearly identified
✓Clinical evidence of bone pathology or structural changes
✓Causal relationship between polio and current osteopathy established
✓Physical examination findings supporting diagnosis
✓Relevant imaging studies demonstrating bone changes
✓Management plan for skeletal complications documented

Commonly Confused Codes

M89.60 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, unspecified site (less specific location)M89.69 — Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, multiple sites (involves multiple locations)G14 — Postpolio syndrome (neurological sequelae, not bone pathology)M89.50 — Osteolysis, unspecified site (bone destruction without polio etiology)

Code Hierarchy

└M89Other disorders of bone └M89.6Osteopathy after poliomyelitis └M89.68Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, other site

└M89.68Osteopathy after poliomyelitis, other site