ICD-10 Code M02.139 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.139 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified wrist
What it is
M02.139 identifies reactive joint inflammation in the wrist that follows a dysenteric infection. Use it when the record links the wrist arthropathy to prior dysentery, but the side is not specified.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion after a gastrointestinal infection. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the infection history and joint involvement.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents postdysenteric arthropathy affecting an unspecified wrist and does not identify left or right. It is appropriate when the chart clearly connects the arthritis to prior dysentery. Check documentation if the cause is uncertain or the wrist laterality is stated elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic wrist pain, degenerative arthritis, or inflammatory arthritis without a documented postdysenteric cause. If the wrist side is specified, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Verify both the postinfectious cause and the unspecified wrist laterality before assigning M02.139.