M25.129 Fistula, unspecified elbow

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M25 Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here)

• abnormality of gait and mobility (R26.-)
• acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21)
• calcification of bursa (M71.4-)
• calcification of shoulder (joint) (M75.3)
• calcification of tendon (M65.2-)
• difficulty in walking (R26.2)
• temporomandibular joint disorder (M26.6-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 555-556 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 719.82 Other specified disorders of joint, upper arm (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M25.112 Fistula, left shoulder
• M25.119 Fistula, unspecified shoulder
• M25.12 Fistula, elbow
• M25.121 Fistula, right elbow
• M25.122 Fistula, left elbow
• M25.129 Fistula, unspecified elbow (this code)
• M25.13 Fistula, wrist
• M25.131 Fistula, right wrist
• M25.132 Fistula, left wrist
• M25.139 Fistula, unspecified wrist
• M25.14 Fistula, hand