M15

Non-billable

Polyosteoarthritis

M15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Polyosteoarthritis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M15.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, sometimes called OA, is a type of arthritis that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back. It's the most common type of arthritis. In a healthy joint, the ends of the bones are covered with a smooth, slippery tissue called cartilage. The cartilage pads the bones and helps them glide easily when you move the joint. With osteoarthritis,…

Read more about Osteoarthritis at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • arthritis of multiple sites

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M15?
M15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Polyosteoarthritis". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M15 a billable code?
No — M15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M15.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M15?
M15 has 7 more specific child codes, including M15.0, M15.1, M15.2.
What is excluded from M15?
Excludes1 (not coded here): bilateral involvement of single joint (M16-M19).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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