M02.179

Billable

Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot

Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M00-M02

Parent Code

M02.17

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)

Clinical Terms

  • Reactive arthritis of joint of ankle due to and following dysentery
  • Reactive arthritis of joint of ankle and/or foot due to and following dysentery
  • Enteric acquired reactive arthritis
  • Reactive arthritis of joint of foot
  • Reactive arthritis of joint of foot due to and following dysentery
  • Reactive arthritis due to and following dysentery
  • Post-dysenteric reactive arthropathy of the ankle and foot
  • Enteric reactive arthritis
  • EARA - enteric acquired reactive arthritis
  • Post-dysenteric reactive arthropathy of the ankle and/or foot
  • Post-dysenteric reactive arthritis
  • ERA - enteric reactive arthritis
  • Reactive arthritis of joint of ankle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot is M02.179. The full clinical description is "Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot". M02.179 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M02.179 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M02.179 represents “Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M02.179 a billable code?

Yes, M02.179 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M02.179 in?

M02.179 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M02.179?

M02.179 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Behçet's disease (M35.2); direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (M01.-); postmeningococcal arthritis (A39.84); and 5 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does M02.179 map to?

M02.179 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 1344659006, 201503001, 201571000, 1290745000, 1288006003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M02.179?

M02.179 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2889019. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M02.179 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot 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 M02.179?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M02.179 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.