Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M14 is the diagnosis code for Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as M14. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where M14 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M14 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M14 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M14 is located in Section M05-M14 — "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M14 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M14.6, M14.8.
Use M14 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere is M14.
No, M14 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M14 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for M14 include: arthropathy in:; diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .61-); hematological disorders (M36.2-M36.3) and more.
Yes, M14 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.