M25.242 Flail joint, left hand

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) 564-566 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 718.84 Other joint derangement, not elsewhere classified, hand (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M25.231 Flail joint, right wrist
• M25.232 Flail joint, left wrist
• M25.239 Flail joint, unspecified wrist
• M25.24 Flail joint, hand
• M25.241 Flail joint, right hand
• M25.242 Flail joint, left hand (this code)
• M25.249 Flail joint, unspecified hand
• M25.25 Flail joint, hip
• M25.251 Flail joint, right hip
• M25.252 Flail joint, left hip
• M25.259 Flail joint, unspecified hip