M12.8
Non-billableOther specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified
Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Transient arthropathy
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 (10)
M12.80Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, unsp site
M12.81Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, shoulder
M12.82Oth specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, elbow
M12.83Oth specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, wrist
M12.84Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, hand
M12.85Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, hip
M12.86Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, knee
M12.87Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, ankle and foot
M12.88Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, oth site
M12.89Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, multiple sites
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
UMLS
- Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, unsp siteC0869062
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classifiedC0869062
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified siteC0869062
- Transient ArthropathyC0152083
- Transient arthropathyC0152083
- Transient arthropathy (disorder)C0152083
- Transient arthropathy, site unspecifiedC0152083
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified is M12.8. The full clinical description is "Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified". M12.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M12.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.8 represents “Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified”. 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 M12.8 a billable code?
No, M12.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M12.8.
What chapter is M12.8 in?
M12.8 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.8?
M12.8 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 M12.8?
M12.8 has 10 child codes, including: M12.80 (Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, unsp site), M12.81 (Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, shoulder), M12.82 (Oth specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, elbow), M12.83 (Oth specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, wrist), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.8?
M12.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0869062, C0152083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified 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 M12.8?
M12.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA27.Y (Other specified inflammatory arthropathies).
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