M89.53 – Osteolysis, forearm
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other osteopathies
ICD-10-CM code
M89.53
- Code
M89.53(claims format:M8953)- Description
- Osteolysis, forearm
- 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
- M89 › M89.5
Billable codes under M89.53
M89.53 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.
M89.5 – Osteolysis
Excludes2 (not included here):
- periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic joint (T84.05-)
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 M89.53
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M89.5
- M89.50 – Osteolysis, unspecified siteBillable
- M89.51 – Osteolysis, shoulderHeader
- M89.52 – Osteolysis, upper armHeader
- M89.54 – Osteolysis, handHeader
- M89.55 – Osteolysis, thighHeader
- M89.56 – Osteolysis, lower legHeader
- M89.57 – Osteolysis, ankle and footHeader
- M89.58 – Osteolysis, other siteBillable
- M89.59 – Osteolysis, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M89.53?
M89.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for osteolysis, forearm, in the block M86-M90 (Other osteopathies).
Is M89.53 a billable code?
No. M89.53 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M89.53 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.