M14.81Header code — not billable
Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, shoulder
Short description: Arthropathies in oth diseases classified elsewhere, shoulder
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M14
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M14
M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhereM14.6Charcot's jointM14.60Charcot's joint, unspecified siteYesM14.61Charcot's joint, shoulderM14.611Charcot's joint, right shoulderYesM14.612Charcot's joint, left shoulderYesM14.619Charcot's joint, unspecified shoulderYesM14.62Charcot's joint, elbowM14.621Charcot's joint, right elbowYesM14.622Charcot's joint, left elbowYesM14.629Charcot's joint, unspecified elbowYesM14.63Charcot's joint, wrist
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M14.81?
M14.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, shoulder.
Is M14.81 a billable code?
No. M14.81 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 M14.81 in?
M14.81 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M14.81 become effective?
M14.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M14.81?
M14.81 belongs to category M14, 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.