ICD-10 Code M02.13 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.13 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, wrist
What it is
M02.13 identifies postdysenteric arthropathy affecting the wrist. It is a reactive joint problem that appears after a dysenteric infection, with the wrist as the documented site.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion after a recent intestinal infection. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use M02.13 when the record clearly links the wrist arthropathy to prior dysentery and names the wrist as the involved joint. You should code it from provider documentation, not from suspicion alone. If the site or infectious trigger is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific wrist pain, traumatic arthritis, or inflammatory arthritis without a postdysenteric cause. Check documentation if the infection history is absent.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postinfectious cause and the wrist location before assigning M02.13.