Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M87.80 is the diagnosis code for Other osteonecrosis, unspecified bone. 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 M87.80 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M87.80 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M87.80 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other osteonecrosis, unspecified bone". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M87.80 is M87.8 ("Other osteonecrosis"). M87.80 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M87.80 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M87.80 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other osteonecrosis, unspecified bone" 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 Other osteonecrosis, unspecified bone is M87.80.
Yes, M87.80 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M87.80 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M87.80 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.