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M25.432

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Effusion, left wrist

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

What This Code Means

Fluid accumulation in the left wrist joint, which can cause swelling, stiffness, and difficulty with gripping or fine motor activities.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left wrist laterality is documented in the medical record before assigning this code.
  • •Wrist effusion may be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome or other wrist conditions; review for additional diagnoses to code.

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.4Effusion of joint└M25.43Effusion, wrist└M25.432Effusion, left wrist
└M25.432Effusion, left wrist

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