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M99.65 ICD-10-CM Code: Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic region

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified (M99)

M99.65

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

Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic region

Narrowing of the nerve passages in the spine due to bone overgrowth or misalignment in the pelvic region, which can cause pain or nerve compression.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

N/A

Not mapped

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
M99Biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified
M99.6Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina
M99.65Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic region

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for M99.65 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for M99.65 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
M99.60Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of head region
M99.61Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region
M99.62Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region
M99.63Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region
M99.64Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of sacral region

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for M99.65 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for M99.65 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for M99.65 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for M99.65 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for M99.65 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
This code specifically addresses osseous (bone) and subluxation stenosis, so document whether bone spurs, facet joint changes, or vertebral misalignment is present
Ensure the condition is documented as affecting the pelvic region to distinguish from other spinal levels

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 M99.65 an HCC code?

No. M99.65 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

Code
M99.65
Description
Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic region
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

M99.65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of pelvic region. Narrowing of the nerve passages in the spine due to bone overgrowth or misalignment in the pelvic region, which can cause pain or nerve compression. M99.65 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99), within the section covering biomechanical lesions, not elsewhere classified (m99).

M99.65 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

This code specifically addresses osseous (bone) and subluxation stenosis, so document whether bone spurs, facet joint changes, or vertebral misalignment is present.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for M99.65 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • This code specifically addresses osseous (bone) and subluxation stenosis, so document whether bone spurs, facet joint changes, or vertebral misalignment is present
  • Ensure the condition is documented as affecting the pelvic region to distinguish from other spinal levels

Child Codes

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