2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M11.88Other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M11

ICD-10-CM M11.88
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M11.88 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Crystal arthropathies (excluding gout).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M11.88
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae
Short Description
Other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M11.8
Other specified crystal arthropathies

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM11Other crystal arthropathies
This CodeM11.88Other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Arthritis, arthritic(acute) (chronic) (nonpyogenic) (subacute)
      • in (due to)
        • crystals
          • specified type NEC
            • vertebrae

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

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Convert M11.88 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
712.88 Cry arthrop NEC-oth site
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
712.98 Cry arthrop NOS-oth site
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M11.88Overview

Is M11.88 (Other specified crystal arthropathies) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M11.88 group to?

When other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M11.88?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified crystal arthropathies, vertebrae converts to ICD-9-CM 712.88 (cry arthrop NEC-oth site) and 712.98 (cry arthrop NOS-oth site). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.