ICD-10 Code M02.131 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, right wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.131 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, right wrist
What it is
M02.131 identifies reactive joint inflammation in the right wrist that follows dysentery. Use it when the record links the wrist arthropathy to a prior intestinal infection.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion after a dysenteric illness. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents postdysenteric arthropathy affecting the right wrist. The diagnosis should connect the joint symptoms to a recent or past dysenteric infection. If the note does not specify the right wrist, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use it for nonspecific wrist pain, traumatic arthritis, or inflammatory arthritis without a documented postdysenteric cause. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postinfectious cause and the right wrist site before coding.