ICD-10 Code M02.24 – Postimmunization arthropathy, hand (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M02.24 – Postimmunization arthropathy, hand
What it is
M02.24 identifies arthropathy affecting the hand that occurs after immunization. Use it when the record links the joint problem to a prior vaccine and the hand is the specified site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see hand joint pain, swelling, stiffness, or limited motion after vaccination, with the provider documenting a postimmunization joint reaction.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents postimmunization arthropathy and specifies the hand as the affected location. It fits cases where the vaccine exposure is the stated cause of the joint disorder. If the site is not clearly documented, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine vaccine side effects without joint involvement, or for arthritis unrelated to immunization. If the diagnosis is another postvaccination reaction or an unspecified joint site, choose the documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postimmunization cause and the hand site in the provider note before coding M02.24.