M12.579
BillableTraumatic arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot
Traumatic arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot
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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(21)
SNOMED CT
- Traumatic arthropathy of the ankle and foot201938008
- Traumatic arthropathy of the ankle and/or foot201938008
- Traumatic arthropathy of ankle201954006
- Traumatic arthropathy-ankle201954006
- Traumatic arthropathy of subtalar joint201955007
- Traumatic arthropathy of talonavicular joint201956008
- Traumatic arthropathy of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint201958009
- Traumatic arthropathy of first metatarsophalangeal joint201958009
- Traumatic arthropathy of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint201959001
- Traumatic arthropathy of interphalangeal joint of toe201960006
Clinical Terms
- Traumatic arthropathy of interphalangeal joint of toe
- Traumatic arthropathy of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint
- Traumatic arthropathy of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint
- Traumatic arthropathy of talonavicular joint
- Traumatic arthropathy of ankle
- Traumatic arthropathy of the ankle and foot
- Traumatic arthropathy of subtalar joint
- Traumatic arthropathy-ankle
- Traumatic arthropathy of first metatarsophalangeal joint
- Traumatic arthropathy of the ankle and/or foot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot is M12.579. The full clinical description is "Traumatic arthropathy, unspecified ankle and foot". M12.579 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M12.579 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.579 represents “Traumatic 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 M12.579 a billable code?
Yes, M12.579 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M12.579 in?
M12.579 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.579?
M12.579 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 SNOMED CT codes does M12.579 map to?
M12.579 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 201958009, 201954006, 201960006, 201959001, 201955007, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.579?
M12.579 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893761. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.579 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic 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 M12.579?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.579 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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