Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M00.869 is the diagnosis code for Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified knee. This code falls under the section "Infectious arthropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M00.869 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M00.869 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M00.869 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified knee". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M00.869 is M00.86 ("Arthritis due to other bacteria, knee"). M00.869 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M00.869 is located in Section M00-M02 — "Infectious arthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M00.869 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified knee" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Arthritis due to other bacteria, unspecified knee is M00.869.
Yes, M00.869 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M00.869 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M00.869 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.