Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M89.166 is the diagnosis code for Partial physeal arrest, right distal tibia. 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 M89.166 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M89.166 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M89.166 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Partial physeal arrest, right distal tibia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M89.166 is M89.16 ("Physeal arrest, lower leg"). M89.166 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M89.166 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M89.166 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Partial physeal arrest, right distal tibia" 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 Partial physeal arrest, right distal tibia is M89.166.
Yes, M89.166 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M89.166 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M89.166 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.