M12.88
BillableOth specific arthropathies, NEC, oth site
Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, vertebrae
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(9)
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
M12.89Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)
SNOMED CT
- Transient arthropathy of the pelvic region and thigh201992007
- Transient arthropathy of sacroiliac joint202009005
- Transient arthropathy of tibiofibular joint202011001
- Spinal effusion298156003
- Arthropathy of bilateral sacroiliac joints15725521000119105
- Arthropathy of both sacroiliac joints15725521000119105
- Bilateral arthropathy of sacroiliac joints15725521000119105
- Disorder of bilateral sacroiliac joints15725521000119105
- Arthropathy of left sacroiliac joint450681000124107
- Disorder of left sacroiliac joint450681000124107
- Arthropathy of right sacroiliac joint15725601000119100
- Disorder of right sacroiliac joint15725601000119100
- Arthropathy of spinal facet joint co-occurrent and due to effusion79741000119108
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Arthropathy of bilateral sacroiliac joints
- Transient arthropathy of tibiofibular joint
- Transient arthropathy of the pelvic region and thigh
- Disorder of right sacroiliac joint
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, vertebrae
- Disorder of left sacroiliac joint
- Arthropathy of spinal facet joint co-occurrent and due to effusion
- Disorder of bilateral sacroiliac joints
- Arthropathy of right sacroiliac joint
- Arthropathy of left sacroiliac joint
- Transient arthropathy of sacroiliac joint
- Spinal effusion
- Bilateral arthropathy of sacroiliac joints
- Arthropathy of both sacroiliac joints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth specific arthropathies, nec, oth site?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth specific arthropathies, nec, oth site is M12.88. The full clinical description is "Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site". M12.88 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M12.88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M12.88 represents “Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site”. 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 M12.88 a billable code?
Yes, M12.88 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M12.88 in?
M12.88 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M12.88?
M12.88 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 M12.88 map to?
M12.88 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 15725521000119105, 450681000124107, 15725601000119100, 79741000119108, 298156003, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.88?
M12.88 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3696794, C2893789. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M12.88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth specific arthropathies, nec, oth site 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 M12.88?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.88 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.