Is M96.679 a billable code?
Yes. M96.679 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M96.679: Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M96.679 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in M96.67 Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate
M96.679 questions
What does M96.679 mean?
M96.679 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of tibia or fibula following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate, unspecified leg. 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.