U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M02 ICD-10-CM Code: Postinfective and reactive arthropathies

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M02

Postinfective and reactive arthropathies

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M02 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)

  3. 3

    Category M02

    Postinfective and reactive arthropathies

  4. 4

    Code M02

    Postinfective and reactive arthropathies

More specific choices

Codes under M02

M02 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

M02.0

Arthropathy following intestinal bypass

M02.1

Postdysenteric arthropathy

M02.2

Postimmunization arthropathy

M02.3

Reiter's disease

M02.8

Other reactive arthropathies

M02.9

Reactive arthropathy, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M02.

Code first

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • congenital syphilis [Clutton's joints] (A50.5)
  • enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica (A04.6)
  • infective endocarditis (I33.0)
  • viral hepatitis (B15-B19)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M02.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • Behçet's disease (M35.2)
  • direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (M01.-)
  • postmeningococcal arthritis (A39.84)
  • mumps arthritis (B26.85)
  • rubella arthritis (B06.82)
  • syphilis arthritis (late) (A52.77)
  • rheumatic fever (I00)
  • tabetic arthropathy [Charcôt's] (A52.16)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for M02.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M02 mean?

M02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Postinfective and reactive arthropathies.”

Is M02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M02 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is M02 located in ICD-10-CM?

M02 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02) (M00–M02), under category M02, Postinfective and reactive arthropathies.

What coding notes are listed for M02?

No inclusion terms are listed for M02 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; congenital syphilis [Clutton's joints] (A50.5); enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica (A04.6); infective endocarditis (I33.0); viral hepatitis (B15-B19). Excludes1 notes: Behçet's disease (M35.2); direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere (M01.-); postmeningococcal arthritis (A39.84); mumps arthritis (B26.85); rubella arthritis (B06.82); syphilis arthritis (late) (A52.77); rheumatic fever (I00); tabetic arthropathy [Charcôt's] (A52.16). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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