M25.629
BillableStiffness of unspecified 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 an elbow joint when it is unclear which side is affected or both sides are involved.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation or when bilateral involvement is present
- •Query the provider if documentation specifies right or left to allow for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified└M25.6Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified└M25.62Stiffness of elbow, not elsewhere classified└M25.629Stiffness of unspecified elbow, not elsewhere classified
└M25.629Stiffness of unspecified elbow, not elsewhere classified