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M25.21

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Flail joint, shoulder

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M25.211Flail joint, right shoulderM25.212Flail joint, left shoulderM25.219Flail joint, unspecified shoulder
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M20-M25Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
M25.2Flail joint
M25.21Flail joint, shoulderNot billable
M25.211Flail joint, right shoulderBillable
M25.212Flail joint, left shoulderBillable
M25.219Flail joint, unspecified shoulderBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M25.21:

categoryM25
Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
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blockM20-M25
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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