M25.622
BillableStiffness of left 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 left elbow joint that is not caused by a more specific condition.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left elbow is the affected side in the medical record before coding
- •This code is appropriate when stiffness is the primary complaint without documented underlying joint disease
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.6Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified└M25.62Stiffness of elbow, not elsewhere classified└M25.622Stiffness of left elbow, not elsewhere classified
└M25.622Stiffness of left elbow, not elsewhere classified