M25.30 Other instability, unspecified joint

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-)

Applies from M25.3 Other instability of joint

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-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 564-566 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 718.80 Other joint derangement, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for M25.30

• Instability › joint (post-traumatic)

Nearby codes

• 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
• M25.30 Other instability, unspecified joint (this code)
• M25.31 Other instability, shoulder
• M25.311 Other instability, right shoulder
• M25.312 Other instability, left shoulder
• M25.319 Other instability, unspecified shoulder
• M25.32 Other instability, elbow