M02
⚠ Non-billable
Postinfective and reactive arthropathies
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Code
M02
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- Behçet's disease (M35.2)
- direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (M01.-)
- postmeningococcal arthritis (A39.84)
- mumps arthritis (B26.85)
- rubella arthritis (B06.82)
- syphilis arthritis (late) (A52.77)
- rheumatic fever (I00)
- tabetic arthropathy [Charcôt's] (A52.16)
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- congenital syphilis [Clutton's joints] (A50.5)
- enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica (A04.6)
- infective endocarditis (I33.0)
- viral hepatitis (B15-B19)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M02?
ICD-10-CM code M02 represents Postinfective and reactive arthropathies. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M02 billable?
No. M02 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M02 in?
M02 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the M02 category
M02.0
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass
Non-billable
M02.1
Postdysenteric arthropathy
Non-billable
M02.00
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified site
Billable
M02.01
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, shoulder
Non-billable
M02.02
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, elbow
Non-billable
M02.03
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, wrist
Non-billable
M02.04
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, hand
Non-billable
M02.05
Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, hip
Non-billable
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