2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12.449Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M12

ICD-10-CM M12.449
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M12.449 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand. 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 Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M12.449
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand
Short Description
Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M12.44
Intermittent hydrarthrosis, hand

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM12Other and unspecified arthropathy
This CodeM12.449Intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS007
Other specified joint disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Joint Disorders

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Convert M12.449 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
719.34 Palindrom rheum-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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M12.449Overview

Is M12.449 (Intermittent hydrarthrosis, hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M12.449 group to?

When intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand 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 M12.449?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, intermittent hydrarthrosis, unspecified hand converts to ICD-9-CM 719.34 (palindrom rheum-hand). 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.