ICD-10 Code M02.039 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.039 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified wrist
What it is
This code identifies joint disease in the wrist that occurs after an intestinal bypass procedure. Use it when documentation links the arthropathy to the bypass and the wrist is affected, but the side is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, with a provider noting the post-bypass cause.
When to use this code
Use M02.039 when the record clearly states arthropathy following intestinal bypass and names the wrist, but does not identify right or left. This is appropriate for a confirmed postprocedural or post-bypass joint condition, not a general wrist complaint.
If the documentation only mentions intestinal bypass history without a causal link, check documentation before assigning this code. Code the condition only when the provider connects the arthropathy to the bypass.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified wrist pain, arthritis of another cause, or arthropathy without documented intestinal bypass association. Check documentation if the laterality is known or if another diagnosis better explains the wrist findings.
Coding tip
Verify both the causal relationship and the unspecified wrist laterality before coding M02.039.