ICD-10 Code M02.041 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right hand (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.041 – Arthropathy following intestinal bypass, right hand
What it is
This code identifies joint disease in the right hand that occurs after an intestinal bypass procedure. Use it when the record links the arthropathy to the prior bypass and specifies the right hand.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include right-hand joint pain, swelling, stiffness, or reduced range of motion, with evidence that the arthropathy followed intestinal bypass.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents arthropathy of the right hand as a sequela or complication of intestinal bypass surgery. It should be supported by a clear causal relationship in the note.
Code it when the right hand is the affected site and no more specific alternative diagnosis better explains the joint disorder. Check documentation if the side, cause, or joint involvement is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generic hand pain, arthritis without a bypass link, or arthropathy in another joint or side. Check documentation if the record does not clearly connect the condition to intestinal bypass.
Coding tip
Verify both the post-bypass cause and the right-hand location before assigning M02.041.