ICD-10-CM M15: Polyosteoarthritis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M15

Polyosteoarthritis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M15

Includes Notes

arthritis of multiple sites

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19)

Inclusion Terms

Interphalangeal distal osteoarthritis

Inclusion Terms

Juxtaphalangeal distal osteoarthritis

Inclusion Terms

Post-traumatic polyosteoarthritis

Inclusion Terms

Generalized osteoarthritis NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for M15):

M15.0 - Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis M15.1 - Heberden's nodes (with arthropathy) M15.2 - Bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy) M15.3 - Secondary multiple arthritis M15.4 - Erosive (osteo)arthritis M15.8 - Other polyosteoarthritis M15.9 - Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code M15 (Polyosteoarthritis)

ICD-10-CM code M15 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 M15 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M15 - Polyosteoarthritis. 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 Polyosteoarthritis.