M87.21Header code — not billable
Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, shoulder
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M87
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M87
M87OsteonecrosisM87.0Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of boneM87.00Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified boneYesM87.01Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of shoulderM87.011Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right shoulderYesM87.012Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left shoulderYesM87.019Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified shoulderYesM87.02Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of humerusM87.021Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of right humerusYesM87.022Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of left humerusYesM87.029Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of unspecified humerusYesM87.03Idiopathic aseptic necrosis of radius, ulna and carpus
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M87.21?
M87.21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, shoulder.
Is M87.21 a billable code?
No. M87.21 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M87.21 in?
M87.21 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M87.21 become effective?
M87.21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M87.21?
M87.21 belongs to category M87, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.