ICD-10 Code M00.832 – Arthritis due to other bacteria, left wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M00.832 – Arthritis due to other bacteria, left wrist
What it is
This code identifies septic arthritis of the left wrist caused by bacteria other than the specific organisms named elsewhere in ICD-10-CM. Use it when documentation states bacterial arthritis affecting the left wrist.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a painful, swollen, warm wrist with limited range of motion. Fever may occur, and clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents bacterial arthritis of the left wrist and the organism is not one of the excluded, more specific categories. It also fits cases described as septic arthritis of the left wrist due to other bacteria. If laterality or organism details are unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for noninfectious inflammatory arthritis, crystal arthropathy, or arthritis due to a specific organism with its own code. Do not assume this code for suspected infection without confirmed documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the left-sided site and the documented bacterial cause before assigning M00.832.