M87.38 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M87.38
- Code
M87.38(claims format:M8738)- Description
- Other secondary osteonecrosis, other site
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › M87.3
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 M87.38
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M87.3
- M87.30 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, unspecified boneBillable
- M87.31 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, shoulderHeader
- M87.32 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, humerusHeader
- M87.33 – Other secondary osteonecrosis of radius, ulna and carpusHeader
- M87.34 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, hand and fingersHeader
- M87.35 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, pelvis and femurHeader
- M87.36 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, tibia and fibulaHeader
- M87.37 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, ankle and footHeader
- M87.39 – Other secondary osteonecrosis, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M87.38?
M87.38 is the ICD-10-CM code for other secondary osteonecrosis, other site, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).
Is M87.38 a billable code?
Yes. M87.38 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M87.38 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.