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M25.48

Billable

Effusion, other site

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

What This Code Means

Fluid buildup in a joint at a location other than the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, or ankle.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific joint location in the medical record for clarity
  • •This is a catch-all code for less common joint effusion sites like the jaw or spine

Code Hierarchy

└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.4Effusion of joint└M25.48Effusion, other site
└M25.48Effusion, other site

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