M12.849
BillableOth specific arthropathies, NEC, unsp hand
Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hand
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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
- Transient arthropathy of hand201991000
- Transient arthropathy of metacarpophalangeal joint202004000
- Transient arthropathy of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger202005004
- Transient arthropathy of distal interphalangeal joint of finger202006003
- Finger joint inflamed298167002
- Inflammation of finger joint298167002
- Inflammation of joint of finger298167002
- Familial digital arthropathy and brachydactyly syndrome717192003
- Carpometacarpal bossing866511000000105
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Inflammation of joint of finger
- Finger joint inflamed
- Transient arthropathy of metacarpophalangeal joint
- Familial digital arthropathy and brachydactyly syndrome
- Carpometacarpal bossing
- Transient arthropathy of hand
- Transient arthropathy of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger
- Transient arthropathy of distal interphalangeal joint of finger
- Inflammation of finger joint
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth specific arthropathies, nec, unsp hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth specific arthropathies, nec, unsp hand is M12.849. The full clinical description is "Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hand". M12.849 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M12.849 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.849 represents “Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hand”. 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 M12.849 a billable code?
Yes, M12.849 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M12.849 in?
M12.849 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.849?
M12.849 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthrosis (M15-M19); cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7).
What SNOMED CT codes does M12.849 map to?
M12.849 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 866511000000105, 717192003, 298167002, 202006003, 201991000, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.849?
M12.849 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893777. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.849 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth specific arthropathies, nec, unsp hand 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 M12.849?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.849 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.