U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M15 ICD-10-CM Code: Polyosteoarthritis

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

Code definition

Official description

M15

Polyosteoarthritis

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

Classification

Where M15 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)

  3. 3

    Category M15

    Polyosteoarthritis

  4. 4

    Code M15

    Polyosteoarthritis

More specific choices

Codes under M15

M15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M15.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M15.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M15.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for M15.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M15 mean?

M15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Polyosteoarthritis.”

Is M15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M15 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 M15 located in ICD-10-CM?

M15 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Osteoarthritis (M15-M19) (M15–M19), under category M15, Polyosteoarthritis.

What coding notes are listed for M15?

No inclusion terms are listed for M15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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