ICD-10 Code M02.059 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.059 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified hip
What it is
This code identifies joint disease that develops after an intestinal bypass procedure, affecting the hip but not specifying right or left side. Use it when the record links the arthropathy to the prior bypass surgery.
Clinical signs
Findings may include hip pain, stiffness, swelling, or reduced range of motion. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific laterality, onset, and any confirmed association with intestinal bypass.
When to use this code
Use M02.059 when the provider documents arthropathy as following intestinal bypass and the affected hip is not specified as right or left. It fits postoperative or complication-related joint disease when the causal link is clearly stated. Check documentation if the record only mentions hip pain without that connection.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific hip pain, degenerative joint disease, or arthropathy unrelated to intestinal bypass. If the hip side is documented, choose the appropriate laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the intestinal bypass history and the provider’s explicit linkage to the hip arthropathy before assigning M02.059.