ICD-10/M13.82

M13.82 ICD 2026 Code: Other specified arthritis, elbow

M13.82 is the authoritative medical code for Other specified arthritis, elbow. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other specified arthritis, elbow (ICD-10-CM M13.82), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Other specified arthritis, elbow is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M13.82. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): osteoarthritis M15-M19; arthrosis M15-M19.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M13.82 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • osteoarthritis M15-M19
  • arthrosis M15-M19

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M13.82 be billed directly?

No. M13.82 (Other specified arthritis, elbow) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with M13.82?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, M13.82 must not be reported together with: osteoarthritis (M15-M19); arthrosis (M15-M19).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M13.82 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • M13.821 — Other specified arthritis, right elbow
  • M13.822 — Other specified arthritis, left elbow
  • M13.829 — Other specified arthritis, unspecified elbow