M12.822
Billable codeOther specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
The ICD-10 code for other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, left elbow is M12.822.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M12.821Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, right elbow
- M12.829Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, unspecified elbow
- M12.822Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, left elbow
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 71642Approximate match
- 71682Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M12.822 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.