M77.2
Non-billablePeriarthritis of wrist
Periarthritis of wrist
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
- osteophyte (M25.7)
- spinal enthesopathy (M46.0-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for periarthritis of wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for periarthritis of wrist is M77.2. The full clinical description is "Periarthritis of wrist". M77.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M77.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M77.2 represents "Periarthritis of wrist". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M77.2 a billable code?
No, M77.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M77.2.
What chapter is M77.2 in?
M77.2 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M77.2?
M77.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bursitis NOS (M71.9-).
What are the subcategories under M77.2?
M77.2 has 3 child codes, including: M77.20 (Periarthritis, unspecified wrist), M77.21 (Periarthritis, right wrist), M77.22 (Periarthritis, left wrist).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M77.2?
M77.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0263921. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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