Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M87.250 is the diagnosis code for Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, pelvis. 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 M87.250 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M87.250 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M87.250 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, pelvis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M87.250 is M87.25 ("Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, pelvis and femur"). M87.250 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M87.250 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M87.250 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, pelvis" 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 previous trauma, pelvis is M87.250.
Yes, M87.250 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M87.250 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M87.250 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.