M00.242Billable
Other streptococcal arthritis, left hand
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M00
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M00
M00Pyogenic arthritisM00.0Staphylococcal arthritis and polyarthritisM00.00Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified jointYesM00.01Staphylococcal arthritis, shoulderM00.011Staphylococcal arthritis, right shoulderYesM00.012Staphylococcal arthritis, left shoulderYesM00.019Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified shoulderYesM00.02Staphylococcal arthritis, elbowM00.021Staphylococcal arthritis, right elbowYesM00.022Staphylococcal arthritis, left elbowYesM00.029Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified elbowYesM00.03Staphylococcal arthritis, wrist
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M00.242?
M00.242 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other streptococcal arthritis, left hand.
Is M00.242 a billable code?
Yes. M00.242 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M00.242 in?
M00.242 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M00.242 become effective?
M00.242 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M00.242?
M00.242 belongs to category M00, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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