M87.02 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of humerus
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M87.02
- Code
M87.02(claims format:M8702)- Description
- Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of humerus
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M86-M90 Other osteopathies
- Parent codes
- M87 › M87.0
Billable codes under M87.02
M87.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M87 – Osteonecrosis
Includes:
- avascular necrosis of bone
Use additional code:
- code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
Block M86-M90
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)
Index terms for M87.02
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M87.0
- M87.00 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified boneBillable
- M87.01 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulderHeader
- M87.03 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of radius, ulna and carpusHeader
- M87.04 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of hand and fingersHeader
- M87.05 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of pelvis and femurHeader
- M87.06 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of tibia and fibulaHeader
- M87.07 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of ankle, foot and toesHeader
- M87.08 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, other siteBillable
- M87.09 – Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of bone, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M87.02?
M87.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for idiopathic aseptic necrosis of humerus, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).
Is M87.02 a billable code?
No. M87.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M87.02 belong to?
It belongs to category M87 – Osteonecrosis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.