ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
M96.A4 Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in M96
36 complete codes in this category.
- M96.830Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.831Postprocedural hemorrhage of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.840Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.841Postprocedural hematoma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.842Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following a musculoskeletal system procedure
- M96.843Postprocedural seroma of a musculoskeletal structure following other procedure
- M96.89Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- M96.A1Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A2Fracture of one rib associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A3Multiple fractures of ribs associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A4Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- M96.A9Other fracture associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has M96, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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