M89.165 – Complete physeal arrest, left distal tibia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M89.165
- Code
M89.165(claims format:M89165)- Description
- Complete physeal arrest, left distal tibia
- 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
- M89 › M89.1 › M89.16
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M89.1 – Physeal arrest
Applicable to:
- Arrest of growth plate
- Epiphyseal arrest
- Growth plate arrest
Block M86-M90
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- postprocedural osteopathies (M96.-)
Related codes in M89.16
- M89.160 – Complete physeal arrest, right proximal tibiaBillable
- M89.161 – Complete physeal arrest, left proximal tibiaBillable
- M89.162 – Partial physeal arrest, right proximal tibiaBillable
- M89.163 – Partial physeal arrest, left proximal tibiaBillable
- M89.164 – Complete physeal arrest, right distal tibiaBillable
- M89.166 – Partial physeal arrest, right distal tibiaBillable
- M89.167 – Partial physeal arrest, left distal tibiaBillable
- M89.168 – Other physeal arrest of lower legBillable
- M89.169 – Physeal arrest, lower leg, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M89.165?
M89.165 is the ICD-10-CM code for complete physeal arrest, left distal tibia, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).
Is M89.165 a billable code?
Yes. M89.165 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M89.165 belong to?
It belongs to category M89 – Other disorders of bone.
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.