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M25.261

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Flail joint, right knee

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the right knee joint becomes unstable and moves excessively in multiple directions, affecting normal knee function and stability.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right knee laterality is documented; flail knee often results from severe ligament injuries or advanced arthritis
  • •Consider associated conditions such as ACL/PCL tears or meniscal damage that may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.2Flail joint└M25.26Flail joint, knee└M25.261Flail joint, right knee
└M25.261Flail joint, right knee

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