M12.56
Non-billableTraumatic arthropathy, knee
Traumatic arthropathy, knee
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)
- •arthrosisM15-M19
- •cricoarytenoid arthropathyJ38.7
- current injury-see Alphabetic Index
- •post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal jointM18.2-M18.3
- •post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hipM16.4-M16.5
- •post-traumatic osteoarthritis of kneeM17.2-M17.3
- •post-traumatic osteoarthritis NOSM19.1
- •post-traumatic osteoarthritis of other single jointsM19.1
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)
M12.50Traumatic arthropathy, unspecified site
M12.51Traumatic arthropathy, shoulder
M12.52Traumatic arthropathy, elbow
M12.53Traumatic arthropathy, wrist
M12.54Traumatic arthropathy, hand
M12.55Traumatic arthropathy, hip
M12.57Traumatic arthropathy, ankle and foot
M12.58Traumatic arthropathy, other specified site
M12.59Traumatic arthropathy, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic arthropathy, knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic arthropathy, knee is M12.56. The full clinical description is "Traumatic arthropathy, knee". M12.56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M12.56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.56 represents “Traumatic arthropathy, knee”. 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 M12.56 a billable code?
No, M12.56 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 M12.56.
What chapter is M12.56 in?
M12.56 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.56?
M12.56 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthrosis (M15-M19); cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7); current injury-see Alphabetic Index; and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under M12.56?
M12.56 has 3 child codes, including: M12.561 (Traumatic arthropathy, right knee), M12.562 (Traumatic arthropathy, left knee), M12.569 (Traumatic arthropathy, unspecified knee).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.56?
M12.56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0409740. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic arthropathy, knee 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 M12.56?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.56 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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