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M97 Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

Part of Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue , block Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint (M97) .

Official Notes

Code First

, if known, the specific type and cause of fracture, such as traumatic or pathological

Excludes2

fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate ( M96.6- )

Excludes2

breakage (fracture) of prosthetic joint ( T84.01- )

7th Character

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

7th Character

A - initial encounter

7th Character

D - subsequent encounter

7th Character

S - sequela

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Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite M97.

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