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M25.3 - Other instability of joint


The ICD 10 Code for Other instability of joint is listed as M25.3.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: M25.3
Description: Other instability of joint
  • Excludes1: instability of joint secondary to old ligament injury (M24.2-)
  • instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis (M96.8-)
  • Excludes2: spinal instabilities (M53.2-)
Chapter Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
Parent M25 - Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of M25.3:
M25.30 - Other instability, unspecified joint
M25.31 - Other instability, shoulder
M25.32 - Other instability, elbow
M25.33 - Other instability, wrist
M25.34 - Other instability, hand
M25.35 - Other instability, hip
M25.36 - Other instability, knee
M25.37 - Other instability, ankle and foot
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of M25.3:
M25.0 - Hemarthrosis
M25.1 - Fistula of joint
M25.2 - Flail joint
M25.4 - Effusion of joint
M25.5 - Pain in joint
M25.6 - Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified
M25.7 - Osteophyte
M25.8 - Other specified joint disorders
M25.9 - Joint disorder, unspecified