M95 vs M96
M95 (Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue) compared with M96 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. M95 carries an Excludes2 note covering M96: “postprocedural musculoskeletal disorders (M96.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| M95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M95). | Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M96). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources