M96.6

Non-billable

Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

M96.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M96.62 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M96
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Includes

  • Intraoperative fracture of bone during insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate

Excludes2 — not included here

  • complication of internal orthopedic devices, implants or grafts (T84.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M96.6?
M96.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M96.6 a billable code?
No — M96.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M96.62) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M96.6?
M96.6 has 6 more specific child codes, including M96.62, M96.63, M96.65.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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