M25.232
BillableFlail joint, left wrist
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the left wrist joint is unstable and moves excessively in multiple directions, causing the hand to feel loose or uncontrolled.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as 'left' in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Flail wrist significantly impacts hand function and should be documented with functional status
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.2Flail joint└M25.23Flail joint, wrist└M25.232Flail joint, left wrist
└M25.232Flail joint, left wrist