M15.2 – Bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Osteoarthritis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M15.2

Code: M15.2 (claims format: M152)
Description: Bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy)
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: M15-M19 Osteoarthritis
Parent codes: M15

Notes for M15.2

Applicable to:

Juxtaphalangeal distal osteoarthritis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M15 – Polyosteoarthritis

Includes:

arthritis of multiple sites

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19)

Block M15-M19

Excludes2 (not included here):

osteoarthritis of spine (M47.-)

Index terms for M15.2

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

Related codes in M15

M15.0 – Primary generalized (osteo)arthritisBillable
M15.1 – Heberden's nodes (with arthropathy)Billable
M15.3 – Secondary multiple arthritisBillable
M15.4 – Erosive (osteo)arthritisBillable
M15.8 – Other polyosteoarthritisBillable
M15.9 – Polyosteoarthritis, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M15.2?

M15.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for bouchard's nodes (with arthropathy), in the block M15-M19 (Osteoarthritis).

Is M15.2 a billable code?

Yes. M15.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M15.2 belong to?

It belongs to category M15 – Polyosteoarthritis.

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.