Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M87.172 is the diagnosis code for Osteonecrosis due to drugs, left ankle. This code falls under the section "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M87.172 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M87.172 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M87.172 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteonecrosis due to drugs, left ankle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M87.172 is M87.17 ("Osteonecrosis due to drugs, ankle, foot and toes"). M87.172 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M87.172 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M87.172 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteonecrosis due to drugs, left ankle" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Osteonecrosis due to drugs, left ankle is M87.172.
Yes, M87.172 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M87.172 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M87.172 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.