M36.1 Billable Code
Arthropathy in neoplastic disease
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M30-M36
Systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M36.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying neoplasm, such as:
- leukemia (C91-C95)
- malignant histiocytosis (C96.A)
- multiple myeloma (C90.0)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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