Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M87.837 is the diagnosis code for Other osteonecrosis of right carpus. 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 M87.837 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M87.837 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M87.837 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other osteonecrosis of right carpus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M87.837 is M87.83 ("Other osteonecrosis of radius, ulna and carpus"). M87.837 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M87.837 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M87.837 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other osteonecrosis of right carpus" 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 of right carpus is M87.837.
Yes, M87.837 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M87.837 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M87.837 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.