What ICD-10 codes are used for Arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition denoting inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness. Below are some of the ICD-10-CM codes for various forms of arthritis:
M00.069: Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified knee
This code is used for septic arthritis or infect of the joints caused by Staphylococcal aureus.
M05.79: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
This code refers to rheumatoid arthritis affecting various places but not involving organs or systems.
M06.9: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
This code is used for rheumatoid arthritis when the type is not specified.
Related codes:
- M06.0: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor
- M06.8: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis
- M06.871: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot
- M06.872: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left ankle and foot
M08.0: Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
This code is used for cases of juvenile arthritis when the specific class is not defined.
Related codes:
- M08.90: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified site
- M08.91: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, shoulder
- M08.92: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, elbow
- M08.972: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified ankle and foot
M13.10: Monoarthritis not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
This code refers to arthritis that only affects one joint where the site is unspecified and not classified elsewhere.
Related codes:
- M13.17: Monoarthritis, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot
- M13.171: Monoarthritis not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot
- M13.172: Monoarthritis not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
M15.0: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
This code is used for cases of primary generalized osteoarthritis, where multiple joints are affected by the degenerative changes associated with this condition.
M16.9: Osteoarthritis of the hip, unspecified
This code is used for hip osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, when the exact type is not specified.
M19.90: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
This code is used when osteoarthritis is diagnosed, but the same kind or affected area is not identified.