ICD-10-CM M12.521: Traumatic arthropathy, right elbow

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M12.521

Traumatic arthropathy, right elbow

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M12.521 (Traumatic arthropathy)

ICD-10-CM code M12.521 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 M12.521 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M12.521 - Traumatic arthropathy, right elbow. 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 related to right elbow.