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M89.7 Non-Billable Code

Major osseous defect

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.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

codeFirst
  • underlying disease, if known, such as:
  • aseptic necrosis of bone (M87.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of bone (C40.-)
  • osteolysis (M89.5-)
  • osteomyelitis (M86.-)
  • osteonecrosis (M87.-)
  • osteoporosis (M80.-, M81.-)
  • periprosthetic osteolysis (T84.05-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • M89.70 - Major osseous defect, unspecified site Billable
  • M89.71 - Major osseous defect, shoulder region
  • M89.72 - Major osseous defect, humerus
  • M89.73 - Major osseous defect, forearm
  • M89.74 - Major osseous defect, hand
  • M89.75 - Major osseous defect, pelvic region and thigh
  • M89.76 - Major osseous defect, lower leg
  • M89.77 - Major osseous defect, ankle and foot
  • M89.78 - Major osseous defect, other site Billable
  • M89.79 - Major osseous defect, multiple sites Billable

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