2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M14.829Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M14
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M14.829 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow. 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. The code is a manifestation code that cannot be reported as the principal diagnosis. Coders also document this condition as arthropathy of the elbow associated with a neurological disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.
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- Arthropathy of the elbow associated with a neurological disorder
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Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.
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Questions About M14.829Overview
Is M14.829 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M14.829 group to?
On inpatient claims, arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow maps to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can M14.829 be a principal diagnosis?
No. This is a manifestation code: arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow describes the manifestation of an underlying disease rather than the disease itself, so the underlying condition is sequenced first.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M14.829?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified elbow converts to ICD-9-CM 713.8 (arthrop w oth dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
