M96.821 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during other procedure

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M96.821

Code: M96.821 (claims format: M96821)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during other procedure
Short description: Acc pnctr & lac of a ms structure during oth procedure
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: M96 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)
Parent codes: M96 › M96.8 › M96.82

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)

Index terms for M96.821

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Complication, intraoperative, puncture or laceration, musculoskeletal structure, during non-orthopedic surgery

Related codes in M96.82

M96.820 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during a musculoskeletal system procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96.821?

M96.821 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of a musculoskeletal structure during other procedure, in the block M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)).

Is M96.821 a billable code?

Yes. M96.821 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M96.821 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.