M25.3 Other instability of joint

Non-billable header with 9 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• instability of joint secondary to old ligament injury (M24.2-)
• instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis (M96.8-)

Excludes2 (not included here)

• spinal instabilities (M53.2-)

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-)

Codes under 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
• M25.39 Other instability, other specified joint

Nearby codes

• M25.27 Flail joint, ankle and foot
• M25.271 Flail joint, right ankle and foot
• M25.272 Flail joint, left ankle and foot
• M25.279 Flail joint, unspecified ankle and foot
• M25.28 Flail joint, other site
• M25.3 Other instability of joint (this code)
• M25.30 Other instability, unspecified joint
• M25.31 Other instability, shoulder
• M25.311 Other instability, right shoulder
• M25.312 Other instability, left shoulder
• M25.319 Other instability, unspecified shoulder