ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M00.8
Arthritis and polyarthritis due to other bacteria
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M00.8
code (B96) to identify bacteria
Arthritis due to other bacteria, carpal bones
Arthritis due to other bacteria, metacarpus and phalanges
Arthritis due to other bacteria, tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M00.8 (Arthritis and polyarthritis due to other bacteria)
ICD-10-CM code M00.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M00.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M00.8 - Arthritis and polyarthritis due to other bacteria. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Arthritis and polyarthritis due to other bacteria.