2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M14

ICD-10-CM M14
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M14 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M14.60, M14.611, M14.612, and M14.619.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M14
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
Short Description
Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M05-M14
Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
This CodeM14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere

Specific Coding for Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhereOverview

Non-specific codes like M14 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • M14.6 for Charcot's joint

  • Use M14.60 for Charcot's joint, unspecified site

  • M14.61 for Charcot's joint, shoulder

  • M14.62 for Charcot's joint, elbow

  • M14.63 for Charcot's joint, wrist

  • M14.64 for Charcot's joint, hand

  • M14.65 for Charcot's joint, hip

  • M14.66 for Charcot's joint, knee

  • M14.67 for Charcot's joint, ankle and foot

  • Use M14.68 for Charcot's joint, vertebrae

  • Use M14.69 for Charcot's joint, multiple sites

  • M14.8 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere

  • Use M14.80 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified site

  • M14.81 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, shoulder

  • M14.82 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, elbow

  • M14.83 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, wrist

  • M14.84 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, hand

  • M14.85 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, hip

  • M14.86 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, knee

  • M14.87 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, ankle and foot

  • Use M14.88 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, vertebrae

  • Use M14.89 for Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, multiple sites

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M14: 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

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • arthropathy in:
  • diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .61-)
  • hematological disorders (M36.2-M36.3)
  • hypersensitivity reactions (M36.4)
  • neoplastic disease (M36.1)
  • neurosyphillis (A52.16)
  • sarcoidosis (D86.86)
  • enteropathic arthropathies (M07.-)
  • juvenile psoriatic arthropathy (L40.54)
  • lipoid dermatoarthritis (E78.81)

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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M14, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M14: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M36 Systemic disorders of connective tissue in diseases classified elsewhere
    arthropathies in diseases classified elsewhere (M14.-)

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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 M14Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere?

M14 is the ICD-10-CM category for arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is M14 (Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere need a more specific code from this category, such as M14.60, M14.611, and M14.612.

Can M14 be reported with M36.4?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on M14 lists "hypersensitivity reactions (M36.4)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).