ICD-10 Code M02.03 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.03 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, wrist
What it is
M02.03 identifies joint disease in the wrist that develops after an intestinal bypass procedure. It is a reactive arthropathy linked to the prior surgery, not a primary wrist disorder.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact post-bypass arthropathy pattern and laterality details.
When to use this code
Use M02.03 when the provider documents arthropathy of the wrist as a consequence of intestinal bypass. Code it when the relationship to the bypass is stated or clearly supported in the record.
Do not assume this diagnosis from nonspecific wrist pain alone. If the note does not link the arthropathy to intestinal bypass, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic wrist injury, osteoarthritis, or inflammatory arthritis without a documented connection to intestinal bypass. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm both the wrist site and the post-bypass etiology in the provider note before coding M02.03.