ICD-10 Code M02.029 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified elbow (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.029 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, unspecified elbow
What it is
This code identifies joint disease that occurs after an intestinal bypass procedure, with the elbow as the affected site. Use it when the record documents post-bypass arthropathy but does not specify the elbow side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include elbow pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced range of motion in a patient with a history of intestinal bypass. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use M02.029 when the provider links the elbow arthropathy to a prior intestinal bypass and does not document a more specific elbow laterality. It may appear in follow-up notes, problem lists, or specialist assessments. Confirm that the bypass relationship is explicitly stated.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general elbow pain, traumatic arthritis, or other inflammatory arthropathies without the intestinal bypass connection. Check documentation if the cause or elbow side is specified differently.
Coding tip
Always verify both the post-bypass etiology and the unspecified elbow documentation before assigning M02.029.