ICD-10 Code M02.159 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified hip (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.159 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified hip
What it is
M02.159 identifies postdysenteric arthropathy affecting the hip when the side is not specified. It refers to joint inflammation that follows a dysenteric infection and is documented as involving the hip.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include hip pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and a recent or past history of dysentery or enteric infection.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links hip arthropathy to a prior dysenteric illness and does not specify right or left hip. You should also use it when the provider documents postdysenteric arthropathy of the hip without further detail. Check documentation if the infection history is unclear or another joint is involved.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific hip pain, septic arthritis, or arthritis from other causes. If the arthropathy is not tied to dysentery, check documentation for a more accurate diagnosis.
Coding tip
Assign the most specific laterality available; if the hip side is documented, do not default to unspecified.