ICD-10 Code M02.032 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, left wrist (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.032 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, left wrist
What it is
M02.032 identifies arthropathy that develops after intestinal bypass surgery and affects the left wrist. Use it when the record links the joint disorder to the bypass procedure, not to another arthritis cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include wrist pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific post-bypass arthropathy findings.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents arthropathy due to prior intestinal bypass and specifies the left wrist. It is appropriate for encounters focused on the joint condition, even if the bypass was performed earlier. Check documentation if laterality or causal relationship is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for nonspecific wrist pain, traumatic injury, or arthritis from another documented cause. Do not assign it if the record does not connect the arthropathy to intestinal bypass surgery.
Coding tip
Verify both the post-bypass etiology and left-sided wrist involvement before coding.