2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M11.049Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M11

ICD-10-CM M11.049
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M11.049 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. Coders also document this condition as hydroxyapatite deposition disease of hand. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Crystal arthropathies (excluding gout).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M11.049
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand
Short Description
Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M11.04
Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, hand

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM11Other crystal arthropathies
This CodeM11.049Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Hydroxyapatite deposition disease of hand

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M11.049: its own notes plus those printed at block M00-M25 and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block M00-M25 applies to 2,249 codes
  • Disorders affecting predominantly peripheral (limb) joints

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS034
Crystal arthropathies (excluding gout)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Arthritis

If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Any disorder that affects the joints is often called arthritis. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee.

The full article covers:

  • What is arthritis?
  • What are the types of arthritis?
  • What are the symptoms of arthritis?
  • Who is more likely to get arthritis?
  • How is arthritis diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for arthritis?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert M11.049 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
712.84 Cryst arthrop NEC-hand
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M11.049Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand is M11.049 (sometimes written as M11049). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is M11.049 (Hydroxyapatite deposition disease, hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does M11.049 group to?

When hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 554, 553, with relative weights from 0.8328 to 1.2492 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M11.049?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hydroxyapatite deposition disease, unspecified hand converts to ICD-9-CM 712.84 (cryst arthrop NEC-hand). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.