Is ICD-10-CM code M89.76 billable?

No, M89.76 (Major osseous defect, lower leg) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code M89.76 belong to?

M89.76 belongs to Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: M00–M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue.

M89.76

Non-Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Description

Major osseous defect, lower leg

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

M89.761Major osseous defect, right lower leg M89.762Major osseous defect, left lower leg M89.769Major osseous defect, unspecified lower leg

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Includes

Major osseous defect of fibula and tibia

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M86-M90Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

M89Other disorders of bone

M89.7Major osseous defect

M89.76Major osseous defect, lower legNot billable

M89.761Major osseous defect, right lower legBillable

M89.762Major osseous defect, left lower legBillable

M89.769Major osseous defect, unspecified lower legBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M89.76:

subcategoryM89.7

Major osseous defect

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blockM86-M90

Other osteopathies (M86-M90)

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chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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