Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M90.831 is the diagnosis code for Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, right forearm. 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 M90.831 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M90.831 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M90.831 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, right forearm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M90.831 is M90.83 ("Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, forearm"). M90.831 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M90.831 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M90.831 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, right forearm" 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 Osteopathy in diseases classified elsewhere, right forearm is M90.831.
Yes, M90.831 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M90.831 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M90.831 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.