M89.5 Non-Billable Code
Osteolysis
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M86-M90
Other osteopathies (M86-M90)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M89.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes2
- periprosthetic osteolysis of internal prosthetic joint (T84.05-)
useAdditionalCode
- code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- M89.50 - Osteolysis, unspecified site Billable
- M89.51 - Osteolysis, shoulder
- M89.52 - Osteolysis, upper arm
- M89.53 - Osteolysis, forearm
- M89.54 - Osteolysis, hand
- M89.55 - Osteolysis, thigh
- M89.56 - Osteolysis, lower leg
- M89.57 - Osteolysis, ankle and foot
- M89.58 - Osteolysis, other site Billable
- M89.59 - Osteolysis, multiple sites Billable
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