M01.X6
Non-billableDirect infct of knee in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr
Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •arthropathy in Lyme diseaseA69.23
- •gonococcal arthritisA54.42
- •meningococcal arthritisA39.83
- •mumps arthritisB26.85
- •postinfective arthropathyM02
- •postmeningococcal arthritisA39.84
- •reactive arthritisM02.3
- •rubella arthritisB06.82
- •sarcoidosis arthritisD86.86
- •typhoid fever arthritisA01.04
- •tuberculosis arthritisA18.01-A18.02
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •leprosy [Hansen's disease]A30
- •mycosesB35-B49
- •O'nyong-nyong feverA92.1
- •paratyphoid feverA01.1-A01.4
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M01.X0Dir infct of unsp joint in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X1Direct infct of shldr jt in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X2Direct infct of elbow in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X3Direct infct of wrist in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X4Direct infct of hand in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr
M01.X5Direct infct of hip in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr
M01.X7Direct infct of ank/ft in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X8Direct infct of verteb in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
M01.X9Dir infct of mult joints in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for direct infct of knee in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr?
The ICD-10-CM code for direct infct of knee in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr is M01.X6. The full clinical description is "Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere". M01.X6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M01.X6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M01.X6 represents “Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere”. 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 M01.X6 a billable code?
No, M01.X6 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 M01.X6.
What chapter is M01.X6 in?
M01.X6 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M01.X6?
M01.X6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthropathy in Lyme disease (A69.23); gonococcal arthritis (A54.42); meningococcal arthritis (A39.83); and 8 more.
What are the subcategories under M01.X6?
M01.X6 has 3 child codes, including: M01.X61 (Direct infct of r knee in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr), M01.X62 (Direct infct of l knee in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr), M01.X69 (Direct infct of unsp knee in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M01.X6?
M01.X6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2888950. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M01.X6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like direct infct of knee in infec/parastc diseases classd elswhr affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M01.X6?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M01.X6 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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