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M25.3

Non-Billable (Header)

Other instability of joint

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • instability of joint secondary to old ligament injury (M24.2-)
  • instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis (M96.8-)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • spinal instabilities (M53.2-)

Child Codes

M25.30Other instability, unspecified joint
M25.31Other instability, shoulder
M25.32Other instability, elbow
M25.33Other instability, wrist
M25.34Other instability, hand
M25.35Other instability, hip
M25.36Other instability, knee
M25.37Other instability, ankle and foot
M25.39Other instability, other specified joint

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.3Other instability of joint
└M25.3Other instability of joint

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