M88
Non-Billable

Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]?

ICD-10-CM M88 is the diagnosis code for Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for M88

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M88. They are mutually exclusive:

  • osteitis deformans in neoplastic disease (M90.6)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where M88 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeM88 — Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]
Sub-Codes 4 entries
M88.0Osteitis deformans of skullBillableM88.1Osteitis deformans of vertebraeBillableM88.8Osteitis deformans of other bonesNon-BillableM88.81Osteitis deformans of shoulderNon-BillableM88.811Osteitis deformans of right shoulderBillableM88.812Osteitis deformans of left shoulderBillableM88.819Osteitis deformans of unspecified shoulderBillableM88.82Osteitis deformans of upper armNon-BillableM88.821Osteitis deformans of right upper armBillableM88.822Osteitis deformans of left upper armBillableM88.829Osteitis deformans of unspecified upper armBillableM88.83Osteitis deformans of forearmNon-BillableM88.831Osteitis deformans of right forearmBillableM88.832Osteitis deformans of left forearmBillableM88.839Osteitis deformans of unspecified forearmBillableM88.84Osteitis deformans of handNon-BillableM88.841Osteitis deformans of right handBillableM88.842Osteitis deformans of left handBillableM88.849Osteitis deformans of unspecified handBillableM88.85Osteitis deformans of thighNon-BillableM88.851Osteitis deformans of right thighBillableM88.852Osteitis deformans of left thighBillableM88.859Osteitis deformans of unspecified thighBillableM88.86Osteitis deformans of lower legNon-BillableM88.861Osteitis deformans of right lower legBillableM88.862Osteitis deformans of left lower legBillableM88.869Osteitis deformans of unspecified lower legBillableM88.87Osteitis deformans of ankle and footNon-BillableM88.871Osteitis deformans of right ankle and footBillableM88.872Osteitis deformans of left ankle and footBillableM88.879Osteitis deformans of unspecified ankle and footBillableM88.88Osteitis deformans of other bonesBillableM88.89Osteitis deformans of multiple sitesBillableM88.9Osteitis deformans of unspecified boneBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M88 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, M88 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does M88 mean?

M88 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is M88 in?

M88 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of M88?

M88 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M88.0, M88.1, M88.8, M88.9.

When should I use M88?

Use M88 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]?

The ICD-10-CM code for Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone] is M88.

Can M88 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, M88 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is M88 in?

M88 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from M88?

Type 1 Excludes for M88 include: osteitis deformans in neoplastic disease (M90.6).

Is M88 valid for 2026?

Yes, M88 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
M88
Osteitis deformans [Paget's disease of bone]
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M86-M90 — Other osteopathies
2026 ICD-10-CM