ICD-10-CM M00 is the diagnosis code for Pyogenic arthritis. This code falls under the section "Infectious arthropathies" within Chapter 13 â 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 are not included in M00. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where M00 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M00 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M00 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pyogenic arthritis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M00 is located in Section M00-M02 â "Infectious arthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M00 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M00.0, M00.1, M00.2, M00.8, M00.9.
Use M00 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pyogenic arthritis" 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 Pyogenic arthritis is M00.
No, M00 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M00 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M00 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.