2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M36.2Hemophilic arthropathy
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M30-M36›M36
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
M36.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hemophilic arthropathy. 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 Coagulation and hemorrhagic disorders and Other specified joint disorders.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Hemophilic arthropathy
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral ankles
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral elbows
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral hips
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral knees
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral shoulders
- Hemophilic arthropathy of bilateral wrists
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left ankle
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left elbow
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left hip
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left knee
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left shoulder
- Hemophilic arthropathy of left wrist
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right ankle
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right elbow
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right hip
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right knee
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right shoulder
- Hemophilic arthropathy of right wrist
Tabular List NotesGuidance
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Inclusion Terms
- Hemarthrosis in hemophilic arthropathy
Code First
- underlying disease, such as:
- factor VIII deficiency D66
- with vascular defect D68.0
- factor IX deficiency D67
- hemophilia classical D66
- hemophilia B D67
- hemophilia C D68.1
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. This can lead to problems with bleeding too much after an injury or surgery. You can also have sudden bleeding inside your body, such as in your joints, muscles, and organs.
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Convert M36.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About M36.2Overview
Is M36.2 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hemophilic arthropathy on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does M36.2 group to?
On inpatient claims, hemophilic arthropathy 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 M36.2 be a principal diagnosis?
No. This is a manifestation code: hemophilic arthropathy 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 M36.2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hemophilic arthropathy converts to ICD-9-CM 713.2 (arthropath w hematol dis). 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.
