Is M89.72 a billable code?
No. M89.72 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M89.72: Major osseous defect, humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M89.72 groups related diagnoses under major osseous defect, humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M89.72
- M89.721Major osseous defect, right humerus
- M89.722Major osseous defect, left humerus
- M89.729Major osseous defect, unspecified humerus
Other codes in M89.7 Major osseous defect
- M89.70Major osseous defect, unspecified site
- M89.71Major osseous defect, shoulder regionheader
- M89.73Major osseous defect, forearmheader
- M89.74Major osseous defect, handheader
- M89.75Major osseous defect, pelvic region and thighheader
- M89.76Major osseous defect, lower legheader
- M89.77Major osseous defect, ankle and footheader
- M89.78Major osseous defect, other site
- M89.79Major osseous defect, multiple sites
M89.72 questions
What does M89.72 mean?
M89.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Major osseous defect, humerus. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.