M01.X
Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Direct infection of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Use a more specific code (3 billable, 7 non-billable)
M01.X0Direct infection of unspecified joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereM01.X1Direct infection of shoulder joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X2Direct infection of elbow in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X3Direct infection of wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X4Direct infection of hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X5Direct infection of hip in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X6Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X7Direct infection of ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewherehas subcodesM01.X8Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereM01.X9Direct infection of multiple joints in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M00-M02Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)
M01Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.XDirect infection of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereNot billable
M01.X0Direct infection of unspecified joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X1Direct infection of shoulder joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereSubcodes
M01.X7Direct infection of ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereSubcodes
M01.X8Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X9Direct infection of multiple joints in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M01.X:
categoryM01
Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
View context instructionschapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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