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.
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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