ICD-10-CM M01: Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M01

Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M01

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

arthropathy in Lyme disease (A69.23)
gonococcal arthritis (A54.42)
meningococcal arthritis (A39.83)
mumps arthritis (B26.85)
postinfective arthropathy (M02.-)
postmeningococcal arthritis (A39.84)
reactive arthritis (M02.3)
rubella arthritis (B06.82)
sarcoidosis arthritis (D86.86)
typhoid fever arthritis (A01.04)
tuberculosis arthritis (A18.01-A18.02)

Code First

underlying disease, such as:
leprosy [Hansen's disease] (A30.-)
mycoses (B35-B49)
O'nyong-nyong fever (A92.1)
paratyphoid fever (A01.1-A01.4)

Inclusion Terms

Direct infection of carpal bones in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Inclusion Terms

Direct infection of metacarpus and phalanges in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Inclusion Terms

Direct infection of tarsus, metatarsus and phalanges in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M01):

M01.X - Direct infection of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X0 - Direct infection of unspecified joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X1 - Direct infection of shoulder joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X11 - Direct infection of right shoulder in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X12 - Direct infection of left shoulder in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X19 - Direct infection of unspecified shoulder in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X2 - Direct infection of elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X21 - Direct infection of right elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X22 - Direct infection of left elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X29 - Direct infection of unspecified elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X3 - Direct infection of wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X31 - Direct infection of right wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X32 - Direct infection of left wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X39 - Direct infection of unspecified wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X4 - Direct infection of hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X41 - Direct infection of right hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X42 - Direct infection of left hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X49 - Direct infection of unspecified hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X5 - Direct infection of hip in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X51 - Direct infection of right hip in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X52 - Direct infection of left hip in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X59 - Direct infection of unspecified hip in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X6 - Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X61 - Direct infection of right knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X62 - Direct infection of left knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X69 - Direct infection of unspecified knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X7 - Direct infection of ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X71 - Direct infection of right ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X72 - Direct infection of left ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X79 - Direct infection of unspecified ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X8 - Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere M01.X9 - Direct infection of multiple joints in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

About ICD-10-CM Code M01 (Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere)

ICD-10-CM code M01 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 M01 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M01 - Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere.