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M96

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Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
  • complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
  • disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
  • presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)

Child Codes

M96.0Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis
M96.1Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified
M96.2Postradiation kyphosis
M96.3Postlaminectomy kyphosis
M96.4Postsurgical lordosis
M96.5Postradiation scoliosis
M96.6Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
M96.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
M96.AFracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Code Hierarchy

└M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
└M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

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