M25.3
Other instability of joint
- Release
- FY 2027
- Effective
Hierarchy
Where M25.3 sits in the official hierarchy. Each level is the code it is classified under.
- M25 Parent Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
- M25.3 This code Other instability of joint
Official Coding Notes
Reproduced verbatim from the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM files. Notes labelled as inherited are declared on a parent code and apply here too.
Excludes1
instability of joint secondary to old ligament injury ( M24.2- )
Excludes1
instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis ( M96.8- )
Excludes2
abnormality of gait and mobility ( R26 .-)
Inherited from M25 — Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
Excludes2
acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21)
Inherited from M25 — Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
Excludes2
spinal instabilities ( M53.2- )
Excludes2
calcification of bursa ( M71.4- )
Inherited from M25 — Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
Excludes2
calcification of shoulder (joint) ( M75.3 )
Inherited from M25 — Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
Excludes2
calcification of tendon ( M65.2- )
Inherited from M25 — Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
More Specific Codes
9 codes under M25.3
- M25.30 Other instability, unspecified joint Billable
- M25.31 Other instability, shoulder Has subcodes
- M25.32 Other instability, elbow Has subcodes
- M25.33 Other instability, wrist Has subcodes
- M25.34 Other instability, hand Has subcodes
- M25.35 Other instability, hip Has subcodes
- M25.36 Other instability, knee Has subcodes
- M25.37 Other instability, ankle and foot Has subcodes
- M25.39 Other instability, other specified joint Billable
Version History
How M25.3 appears in each release imported from the official files, newest first.
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FY 2027 Effective
CurrentOther instability of joint
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FY 2026 Effective
UnchangedOther instability of joint
Related Codes
Data Source
Code information on this page is derived from the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM files published by CDC NCHS and CMS.
- Release
- FY 2027
- Effective
- Source file
- icd10cm-code-descriptions-2027.zip
Official ICD-10-CM source files (opens in a new tab)
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