M87.13 – Osteonecrosis due to drugs of radius, ulna and carpus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M87.13
Code
M87.13 (claims format: M8713)
Description
Osteonecrosis due to drugs of radius, ulna and carpus
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 › M87.1

Billable codes under M87.13

M87.13 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
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • juvenile osteonecrosis (M91-M92)
  • osteochondropathies (M90-M93)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

M87.1 – Osteonecrosis due to drugs

Use additional code:
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Block M86-M90

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)

Index terms for M87.13

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M87.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M87.13?

M87.13 is the ICD-10-CM code for osteonecrosis due to drugs of radius, ulna and carpus, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).

Is M87.13 a billable code?

No. M87.13 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M87.13 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.