M96.6 – Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)
- Code
M96.6(claims format:M966)- Description
- Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- Short description
- Fx bone following insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt
- 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
- M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)
- Parent codes
- M96
Billable codes under M96.6
M96.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M96.62 – Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateHeader (more codes below)
- M96.63 – Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateHeader (more codes below)
- M96.65 – Fracture of pelvis following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateBillable
- M96.66 – Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateHeader (more codes below)
- M96.67 – Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateHeader (more codes below)
- M96.69 – Fracture of other bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateBillable
Notes for M96.6
- Intraoperative fracture of bone during insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- complication of internal orthopedic devices, implants or grafts (T84.-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M96 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
Related codes in M96
- M96.0 – Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesisBillable
- M96.1 – Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- M96.2 – Postradiation kyphosisBillable
- M96.3 – Postlaminectomy kyphosisBillable
- M96.4 – Postsurgical lordosisBillable
- M96.5 – Postradiation scoliosisBillable
- M96.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- M96.A – Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitationHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M96.6?
M96.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, in the block M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)).
Is M96.6 a billable code?
No. M96.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M96.6 belong to?
It belongs to category M96 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.
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.