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M12.5

Non-billable

Traumatic arthropathy

M12.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic arthropathy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M12.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M12
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M12.5?
M12.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic arthropathy". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M12.5 a billable code?
No — M12.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M12.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M12.5?
M12.5 has 10 more specific child codes, including M12.50, M12.51, M12.52.
What is excluded from M12.5?
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).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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