M25.621
BillableStiffness of right elbow, not elsewhere classified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Loss of normal movement and flexibility in the right elbow joint that is not caused by a more specific condition.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when elbow stiffness is documented but does not meet criteria for other specific joint disorders like arthritis or contracture
- •Verify laterality is clearly documented as right before assigning this code; use M25.629 if laterality is unclear
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.6Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified└M25.62Stiffness of elbow, not elsewhere classified└M25.621Stiffness of right elbow, not elsewhere classified
└M25.621Stiffness of right elbow, not elsewhere classified