Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M01.X42 is the diagnosis code for Direct infection of left hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. 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 M01.X42 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M01.X42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M01.X42 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Direct infection of left hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M01.X42 is M01.X4 ("Direct infection of hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere"). M01.X42 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M01.X42 is located in Section M00-M02 — "Infectious arthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M01.X42 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Direct infection of left hand in infectious and parasitic 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 Direct infection of left hand in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere is M01.X42.
Yes, M01.X42 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M01.X42 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M01.X42 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.