2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M14.842Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M14
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M14.842 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left 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. The code is a manifestation code that cannot be reported as the principal diagnosis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.
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Hand Injuries and Disorders
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Is M14.842 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M14.842 group to?
On inpatient claims, arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand 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 M14.842 be a principal diagnosis?
No. This is a manifestation code: arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand 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 M14.842?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere, left hand 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.
