M97.8 – Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97)
- Code
M97.8(claims format:M978)- Description
- Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint
- Short description
- Periprosth fracture around other internal prosthetic joint
- 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
- M97 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97)
- Parent codes
- M97
Billable codes under M97.8
M97.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for M97.8
- Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic finger joint
- Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic spinal joint
- Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic toe joint
- Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic wrist joint
- code to identify the joint (Z96.6-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M97 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint
- , if known, the specific type and cause of fracture, such as traumatic or pathological
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category M97
Index terms for M97.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Fracture, pathological, periprosthetic, finger
- Fracture, pathological, periprosthetic, toe joint
- Fracture, pathological, periprosthetic, wrist joint
- Fracture, pathological, periprosthetic, spinal joint
- Fracture, pathological, periprosthetic, other specified joint
- Fracture, traumatic, periprosthetic, around internal prosthetic joint, toe
- Fracture, traumatic, periprosthetic, around internal prosthetic joint, spine
- Fracture, traumatic, periprosthetic, around internal prosthetic joint, wrist
- Fracture, traumatic, periprosthetic, around internal prosthetic joint, finger
- Fracture, traumatic, periprosthetic, around internal prosthetic joint, specified joint NEC
Related codes in M97
- M97.0 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic hip jointHeader
- M97.1 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee jointHeader
- M97.2 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle jointHeader
- M97.3 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder jointHeader
- M97.4 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow jointHeader
- M97.9 – Periprosthetic fracture around unspecified internal prosthetic jointHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M97.8?
M97.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, in the block M97 (Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97)).
Is M97.8 a billable code?
No. M97.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M97.8 belong to?
It belongs to category M97 – Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint.
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.