M00.07
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Staphylococcal arthritis, ankle and foot
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis (T84.5-)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • code (B95.61-B95.8) to identify bacterial agent
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code M00.07 represents staphylococcal arthritis, ankle and foot. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under M00.07.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M00.07?
ICD-10-CM code M00.07 is "Staphylococcal arthritis, ankle and foot". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Is M00.07 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, M00.07 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can M00.07 be coded with other codes?
M00.07 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in M00.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)