ICD-10 Code M02.83 – Other reactive arthropathies, wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.83 – Other reactive arthropathies, wrist
What it is
M02.83 identifies a reactive arthropathy affecting the wrist. It is used when joint inflammation follows an infection elsewhere in the body and the wrist is the documented site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include wrist pain, swelling, warmth, and reduced range of motion, with inflammatory arthritis noted after a recent infection.
When to use this code
Use M02.83 when the provider documents reactive arthropathy or reactive arthritis involving the wrist. The record should support a postinfectious inflammatory joint condition and identify the wrist as the affected joint.
Do not assign it for nonspecific wrist pain alone or for arthritis without a reactive cause. Check documentation for the triggering infection, laterality if needed, and any more specific reactive arthropathy code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic wrist injury, osteoarthritis, gout, or septic arthritis. If the chart does not clearly support a reactive process, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the reactive etiology and the wrist site in the provider note before coding.