ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M12.5
Traumatic arthropathy
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M12.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- current injury-see Alphabetic Index
- post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-M18.3)
- post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip (M16.4-M16.5)
- post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee (M17.2-M17.3)
- post-traumatic osteoarthritis NOS (M19.1-)
- post-traumatic osteoarthritis of other single joints (M19.1-)
Inclusion Terms
Traumatic arthropathy, vertebrae
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M12.5 (Traumatic arthropathy)
ICD-10-CM code M12.5 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 M12.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M12.5 - Traumatic arthropathy. 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 Traumatic arthropathy.