ICD-10-CM Code M12.022
Chronic postrheumatic arthropathy [Jaccoud], left elbow
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M12.022 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of chronic postrheumatic arthropathy [Jaccoud], left elbow. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M120 is used to code Jaccoud arthropathy
jaccoud arthropathy (ja), jaccoud deformity or jaccoud's arthopathy is a chronic non-erosive reversible joint disorder that may occur after repeated bouts of arthritis. it is caused by inflammation of the joint capsule and subsequent fibrotic retraction, causing ulnar deviation of the fingers, through metacarpophalageal joint (mcp) subluxation, primarily of the ring and little-finger. joints in the feet, knees and shoulders may also get affected. it is commonly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (sle), and occurs in roughly 5% of all cases.
| ICD 9 Code: | 714.4 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies with MCC.
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M12.022 and a single ICD9 code, 714.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M12.02 - Chronic postrheumatic arthropathy [Jaccoud], elbow