M12.429 – Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified elbow

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M12.429
Code
M12.429 (claims format: M12429)
Description
Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified elbow
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block
M05-M14 Inflammatory polyarthropathies
Parent codes
M12 › M12.4 › M12.42

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M12 – Other and unspecified arthropathy

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Related codes in M12.42

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M12.429?

M12.429 is the ICD-10-CM code for intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified elbow, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).

Is M12.429 a billable code?

Yes. M12.429 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M12.429 belong to?

It belongs to category M12 – Other and unspecified arthropathy.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.