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M97.8XXD

M97.8XXD: Periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

M97.8XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for periprosthetic fracture around other internal prosthetic joint, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check M97.8XXD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category M97

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Use additional code

Add a secondary code to capture the detail described below.

  • code to identify the joint (Z96.6-)

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

  • Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic finger joint
  • Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic spinal joint
  • Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic toe joint
  • Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic wrist joint

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above M97.8XXD

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on M97: Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

  • fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6-)
  • breakage (fracture) of prosthetic joint (T84.01-)

Other codes that can never be billed with M97.8XXD

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • T84.01Broken internal joint prosthesis

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

M97.8XXD is named in 7 Medicare coverage policies: 0 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 7 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58883Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
  • A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under M97.8

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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