M12.88 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies
ICD-10-CM code
M12.88
- Code
M12.88(claims format:M1288)- Description
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site
- Short description
- Oth specific arthropathies, NEC, oth site
- 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 › M12.8
Notes for M12.88
Applicable to:
- Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, vertebrae
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
M12 – Other and unspecified arthropathy
M12.8 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified
Applicable to:
- Transient arthropathy
Index terms for M12.88
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M12.8
- M12.80 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified siteBillable
- M12.81 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, shoulderHeader
- M12.82 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, elbowHeader
- M12.83 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, wristHeader
- M12.84 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, handHeader
- M12.85 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, hipHeader
- M12.86 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, kneeHeader
- M12.87 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, ankle and footHeader
- M12.89 – Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, multiple sitesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M12.88?
M12.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).
Is M12.88 a billable code?
Yes. M12.88 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M12.88 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.