M95 vs Z90
M95 (Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue) compared with Z90 (Acquired absence of organs, 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 Z90: “acquired absence of limbs and organs (Z89-Z90)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| M95Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | Z90Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) | Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99) |
| Definition | Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M95). | Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z90). |
| Includes | — | postprocedural or post-traumatic loss of body part NEC |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources