ICD-10 Code M02.119 – Postdysenteric Arthropathy, Unspecified Shoulder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.119 – Postdysenteric arthropathy, unspecified shoulder
What it is
M02.119 identifies postdysenteric arthropathy affecting an unspecified shoulder. Use it for joint inflammation or pain that develops after a dysenteric infection, when the shoulder side is not documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include shoulder pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion after a recent gastrointestinal infection. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record links shoulder arthropathy to prior dysentery and does not specify right or left shoulder. It is appropriate when the provider documents postinfectious or reactive joint involvement with a dysenteric cause. Check documentation if the infection history or joint laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for primary shoulder arthritis, traumatic shoulder pain, or reactive arthritis without a documented dysenteric trigger. Do not assume laterality when the chart specifies another shoulder code.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postdysenteric cause and the unspecified shoulder laterality in the note before assigning M02.119.