What is ICD-10 code M25.531?

M25.531 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pain in right wrist. Pain in the right wrist joint, which may result from injury, arthritis, or overuse. It belongs to the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99). M25.531 is a billable code, meaning it can be reported on a claim as a primary or secondary diagnosis when supported by documentation. M25.531 is part of the FY2026 ICD-10-CM code set published by the CMS National Center for Health Statistics and used on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial claims in the United States.

Yes. M25.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. M25.531 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Which HCC does M25.531 map to under V28?

M25.531 has no payable CMS-HCC V28 mapping in the final FY2026 CMS file.

What RAF reference is published for M25.531?

M25.531 has no V28 reference coefficient because the final FY2026 source verifies no payable V28 mapping.

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for M25.531?

M25.531 has verified no payable V28 mapping in the final FY2026 source. Select a historical effective period before making any V24 comparison.

What documentation supports M25.531?

Verify laterality is documented as right in the medical record Ensure this code is not used if a more specific diagnosis (like carpal tunnel or arthritis) is documented M25.531 is not a CMS-HCC V28 payment code in the verified current source, so MEAT is not the payment hook. Documentation still has to support the diagnosis if you report it.

2026 ICD-10-CM M25.531: Pain in right wrist

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Code lookupM25.531

Effective periodFY2026 Apr Update (Apr 1-Sep 30)

FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) / Other joint disorders (M20-M25)

M25.531

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Pain in right wrist

Pain in the right wrist joint, which may result from injury, arthritis, or overuse.

Overview Risk Models Code Book Documentation Audit Notes Edition comparison

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

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Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Not used for standard CY2026 Medicare Advantage payment. Select a historical period to review V24.

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

N/A

—

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

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Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

RXHCC

N/A

—

Not risk-adjusted for this model/period.

Not mapped

Code Book Path

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M25.5Pain in joint M25.53Pain in wrist M25.531Pain in right wrist

Inclusion Terms

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No inclusion terms are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 2

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arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
neoplasms (C00-D49)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
joints of the spine (M40-M54)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
abnormality of gait and mobility (R26.-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
calcification of bursa (M71.4-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
calcification of shoulder (joint) (M75.3)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
calcification of tendon (M65.2-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
difficulty in walking (R26.2)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
temporomandibular joint disorder (M26.6-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
pain in hand (M79.64-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
pain in fingers (M79.64-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
pain in foot (M79.67-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
pain in limb (M79.6-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5
pain in toes (M79.67-)Inherited from M00-M99, M20-M25, M25, M25.5

Related Codes

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M25.532Pain in left wrist M25.539Pain in unspecified wrist

Includes

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No Includes notes are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 1

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No Excludes 1 notes are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

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No Use Additional Code instructions are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

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No Code Also instructions are included in this display for M25.531. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance

Verify laterality is documented as right in the medical record

Ensure this code is not used if a more specific diagnosis (like carpal tunnel or arthritis) is documented

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is M25.531 an HCC code?

No. M25.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM code with no mapping under the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment models, and none under the ESRD, Part D RxHCC, or HHS-HCC models.

Code: M25.531
Description: Pain in right wrist
HCC (V28): No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF reference coefficient: —
Billable: Yes
Payment year: 2026

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

What This Code Means

M25.531 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pain in right wrist. Pain in the right wrist joint, which may result from injury, arthritis, or overuse. M25.531 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (m00-m99), within the section covering other joint disorders (m20-m25).

M25.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM code, but the current payload does not show a mapping under the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment models, and none under the ESRD, Part D RxHCC, or HHS-HCC models. Do not assign risk adjustment value from this page when no source-backed mapping is shown; verify the applicable model and payment year.

Verify laterality is documented as right in the medical record.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for M25.531 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

•Verify laterality is documented as right in the medical record
•Ensure this code is not used if a more specific diagnosis (like carpal tunnel or arthritis) is documented