M96.82 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M96.82

Code: M96.82 (claims format: M9682)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure
Short description: Accidental pnctr & lac of a ms structure dur proc
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 › M96.8

Billable codes under M96.82

M96.82 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.

M96 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

arthropathy following intestinal bypass (M02.0-)
complications of internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T84.-)
disorders associated with osteoporosis (M80)
periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97.-)
presence of functional implants and other devices (Z96-Z97)

Related codes in M96.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96.82?

M96.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a procedure, in the block M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)).

Is M96.82 a billable code?

No. M96.82 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M96.82 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.