M14.8 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M14.8

Code: M14.8 (claims format: M148)
Description: Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere
Short description: Arthropathies in oth diseases classified elsewhere
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: M14

Billable codes under M14.8

M14.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M14.80 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified siteBillable
M14.81 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, shoulderHeader (more codes below)
M14.82 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, elbowHeader (more codes below)
M14.83 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, wristHeader (more codes below)
M14.84 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, handHeader (more codes below)
M14.85 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, hipHeader (more codes below)
M14.86 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, kneeHeader (more codes below)
M14.87 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, ankle and footHeader (more codes below)
M14.88 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, vertebraeBillable
M14.89 – Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, multiple sitesBillable

Notes for M14.8

Code first:

underlying disease, such as:
amyloidosis (E85.-)
erythema multiforme (L51.-)
erythema nodosum (L52)
hemochromatosis (E83.11-)
hyperparathyroidism (E21.-)
hypothyroidism (E00-E03)
sickle-cell disorders (D57.-)
thyrotoxicosis [hyperthyroidism] (E05.-)
Whipple's disease (K90.81)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M14 – Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere

Excludes1 (not coded here):

arthropathy in:
diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .61-)
hematological disorders (M36.2-M36.3)
hypersensitivity reactions (M36.4)
neoplastic disease (M36.1)
neurosyphillis (A52.16)
sarcoidosis (D86.86)
enteropathic arthropathies (M07.-)
juvenile psoriatic arthropathy (L40.54)
lipoid dermatoarthritis (E78.81)

Index terms for M14.8

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

Related codes in M14

M14.6 – Charcot's jointHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M14.8?

M14.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).

Is M14.8 a billable code?

No. M14.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M14.8 belong to?

It belongs to category M14 – Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere.

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.