Is M96.67 a billable code?
No. M96.67 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
M96.67: Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M96.67 groups related diagnoses under fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M96.67
- M96.671Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, right leg
- M96.672Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, left leg
- M96.679Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg
Other codes in M96.6 Fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- M96.62Fracture of humerus following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateheader
- M96.63Fracture of radius or ulna following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateheader
- M96.65Fracture of pelvis following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
- M96.66Fracture of femur following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plateheader
- M96.69Fracture of other bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
M96.67 questions
What does M96.67 mean?
M96.67 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate. 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.