Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M90 is the diagnosis code for Osteopathies in diseases classified elsewhere. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M90. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M90 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M90 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M90 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Osteopathies in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M90 is located in Section M86-M90 — "Other osteopathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M90 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M90.5, M90.6, M90.8.
Use M90 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Osteopathies in diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Osteopathies in diseases classified elsewhere is M90.
No, M90 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M90 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M90 include: osteochondritis, osteomyelitis, and osteopathy (in):; cryptococcosis (B45.3); diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .69-) and more.
Yes, M90 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.