M25.239
BillableFlail joint, unspecified 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 wrist joint is unstable and moves excessively in multiple directions, but the specific wrist (left or right) is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider to determine which wrist is affected for more accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.2Flail joint└M25.23Flail joint, wrist└M25.239Flail joint, unspecified wrist
└M25.239Flail joint, unspecified wrist