M96.840Billable
Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
Short description: Postproc hematoma of a ms structure fol a ms sys procedure
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M96
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M96
M96Intraop and postproc comp and disorders of ms sys, NECM96.0Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesisYesM96.1Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classifiedYesM96.2Postradiation kyphosisYesM96.3Postlaminectomy kyphosisYesM96.4Postsurgical lordosisYesM96.5Postradiation scoliosisYesM96.6Fx bone following insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone pltM96.62Fx humerus following insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone pltM96.621Fx humerus fol insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt, right armYesM96.622Fx humerus fol insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt, left armYesM96.629Fx humerus fol insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt, unsp armYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M96.840?
M96.840 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure.
Is M96.840 a billable code?
Yes. M96.840 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M96.840 in?
M96.840 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M96.840 become effective?
M96.840 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M96.840?
M96.840 belongs to category M96, 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.