Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M89.231 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna. 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 M89.231 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M89.231 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M89.231 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M89.231 is M89.23 ("Other disorders of bone development and growth, ulna and radius"). M89.231 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M89.231 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M89.231 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna" 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 disorders of bone development and growth, right ulna is M89.231.
Yes, M89.231 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M89.231 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M89.231 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.