M02Header code — not billable
Postinfective and reactive arthropathies
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M02
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M02
M02.0Arthropathy following intestinal bypassM02.00Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified siteYesM02.01Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, shoulderM02.011Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right shoulderYesM02.012Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, left shoulderYesM02.019Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unsp shoulderYesM02.02Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, elbowM02.021Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right elbowYesM02.022Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, left elbowYesM02.029Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified elbowYesM02.03Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, wristM02.031Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right wristYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M02?
M02 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Postinfective and reactive arthropathies.
Is M02 a billable code?
No. M02 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M02 in?
M02 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M02 become effective?
M02 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M02?
M02 belongs to category M02, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.