ICD-10 Code M02.09 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, multiple sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.09 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, multiple sites
What it is
This code identifies joint disease that develops after an intestinal bypass procedure and affects multiple joints. Use it when the record links the arthropathy to the bypass surgery.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may describe joint pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced range of motion in more than one joint.
When to use this code
Use M02.09 when the clinician documents arthropathy as a consequence of intestinal bypass and notes multiple sites. You should support the link between the prior bypass and the joint condition in the medical record.
If the note names the affected joints but does not specify another more exact code, this code may fit. Check documentation when the cause, laterality, or joint involvement is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for nonspecific joint pain without documented post-bypass arthropathy. Do not assign it if the arthropathy is due to another cause or the bypass relationship is not stated.
Coding tip
Confirm both the intestinal bypass history and the causal relationship before coding, and verify that multiple joints are involved.