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M25.20

Billable

Flail joint, unspecified joint

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A joint that has lost its normal stability and moves excessively in an uncontrolled manner, affecting an unspecified joint.

Coding Tips

  • •Flail joint indicates severe instability; document the underlying cause if known
  • •Attempt to identify the specific joint location; use more specific codes (M25.21-M25.28) if possible

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.2Flail joint└M25.20Flail joint, unspecified joint
└M25.20Flail joint, unspecified joint

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