M01.X3
Non-billableDirect infection of wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.X3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Direct infection of wrist in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M01.X31 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMost kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint. The infection comes from a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that spreads from another part of the body. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include: Intense pain in the joint Joint redness and swelling Chills and fever Inability to…
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Includes
- •Direct infection of carpal bones in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions mapped to this code
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