ICD-10 Code M00.219 – Other streptococcal arthritis, unspecified shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M00.219 – Other streptococcal arthritis, unspecified shoulder
What it is
This code identifies streptococcal infection causing arthritis in an unspecified shoulder joint. Use it when the record documents streptococcal arthritis but does not specify the left or right shoulder.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include shoulder pain, swelling, warmth, and reduced range of motion with an infectious cause. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents streptococcal arthritis involving a shoulder and laterality is not stated. It also fits cases labeled as other streptococcal arthritis when the shoulder is the affected site and no more specific code is given.
If the note identifies the left or right shoulder, code to the more specific laterality option instead. Check documentation when the organism, joint, or anatomic detail is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for non-streptococcal arthritis, septic arthritis of another joint, or shoulder pain without a documented infectious arthritis diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm both the streptococcal cause and the unspecified shoulder location in the provider’s documentation before assigning M00.219.