M96.A – Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)
- Code
M96.A(claims format:M96A)- Description
- Fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Short description
- Fx ribs, stern thrx assoc w comprsn chest & cardiopulm resus
- 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.A
M96.A is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M96.A1 – Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
- M96.A2 – Fracture of one rib associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
- M96.A3 – Multiple fractures of ribs associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
- M96.A4 – Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
- M96.A9 – Other fracture associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitationBillable
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
- M96.6 – Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateHeader
- M96.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M96.A?
M96.A is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in the block M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified (M96)).
Is M96.A a billable code?
No. M96.A is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M96.A 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.