M25.33 Other instability, wrist

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

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-)

Codes under M25.33

• M25.331 Other instability, right wrist
• M25.332 Other instability, left wrist
• M25.339 Other instability, unspecified wrist

Diagnosis Index entries for M25.33

• Instability › joint (post-traumatic) › wrist

Nearby codes

• M25.319 Other instability, unspecified shoulder
• M25.32 Other instability, elbow
• M25.321 Other instability, right elbow
• M25.322 Other instability, left elbow
• M25.329 Other instability, unspecified elbow
• M25.33 Other instability, wrist (this code)
• M25.331 Other instability, right wrist
• M25.332 Other instability, left wrist
• M25.339 Other instability, unspecified wrist
• M25.34 Other instability, hand
• M25.341 Other instability, right hand