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.
Official description
M15Polyosteoarthritis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M15 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Osteoarthritis (M15-M19)
- 3
Category M15
Polyosteoarthritis
- 4
Code M15
Polyosteoarthritis
Codes under M15
M15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
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.