ICD-10 Code M02.061 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right knee (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.061 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right knee
What it is
This code identifies joint disease in the right knee that occurs after intestinal bypass surgery. Use it when the record links the arthropathy to the prior bypass procedure.
Clinical signs
Documentation may note knee pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced range of motion. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific arthropathy description and laterality.
When to use this code
Use M02.061 when the provider documents arthropathy caused by or following intestinal bypass and specifies the right knee. It is appropriate when the encounter focuses on this postprocedural joint condition, not on the bypass surgery itself. Check documentation if the causal link is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific knee pain, osteoarthritis, or arthropathy without a documented link to intestinal bypass. Do not assign it when the affected side is not the right knee.
Coding tip
Confirm both the post-bypass relationship and right-knee laterality in the note before coding.