M12.55 – Traumatic arthropathy, hip

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M12.55
Code
M12.55 (claims format: M1255)
Description
Traumatic arthropathy, hip
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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 › M12.5

Billable codes under M12.55

M12.55 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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):

M12.5 – Traumatic arthropathy

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • current injury-see Alphabetic Index
  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint (M18.2-M18.3)
  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis of hip (M16.4-M16.5)
  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis of knee (M17.2-M17.3)
  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis NOS (M19.1-)
  • post-traumatic osteoarthritis of other single joints (M19.1-)

Index terms for M12.55

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M12.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M12.55?

M12.55 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic arthropathy, hip, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).

Is M12.55 a billable code?

No. M12.55 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M12.55 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.