M12.37
Non-billablePalindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot
Palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot
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)
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
M12.30Palindromic rheumatism, unspecified site
M12.31Palindromic rheumatism, shoulder
M12.32Palindromic rheumatism, elbow
M12.33Palindromic rheumatism, wrist
M12.34Palindromic rheumatism, hand
M12.35Palindromic rheumatism, hip
M12.36Palindromic rheumatism, knee
M12.38Palindromic rheumatism, other specified site
M12.39Palindromic rheumatism, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot?
The ICD-10-CM code for palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot is M12.37. The full clinical description is "Palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot". M12.37 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M12.37 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.37 represents “Palindromic rheumatism, ankle and foot”. 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 M12.37 a billable code?
No, M12.37 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 M12.37.
What chapter is M12.37 in?
M12.37 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.37?
M12.37 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthrosis (M15-M19); cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7).
What are the subcategories under M12.37?
M12.37 has 3 child codes, including: M12.371 (Palindromic rheumatism, right ankle and foot), M12.372 (Palindromic rheumatism, left ankle and foot), M12.379 (Palindromic rheumatism, unspecified ankle and foot).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.37?
M12.37 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0409659. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.37 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like palindromic rheumatism, 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 M12.37?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.37 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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