M25.162 Fistula, left knee

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)

• 719.86 Other specified disorders of joint, lower leg (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M25.151 Fistula, right hip
• M25.152 Fistula, left hip
• M25.159 Fistula, unspecified hip
• M25.16 Fistula, knee
• M25.161 Fistula, right knee
• M25.162 Fistula, left knee (this code)
• M25.169 Fistula, unspecified knee
• M25.17 Fistula, ankle and foot
• M25.171 Fistula, right ankle
• M25.172 Fistula, left ankle
• M25.173 Fistula, unspecified ankle