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M25.3

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other instability of joint

Use a more specific code (2 billable, 7 non-billable)
M25.30Other instability, unspecified jointM25.31Other instability, shoulderhas subcodesM25.32Other instability, elbowhas subcodesM25.33Other instability, wristhas subcodesM25.34Other instability, handhas subcodesM25.35Other instability, hiphas subcodesM25.36Other instability, kneehas subcodesM25.37Other instability, ankle and foothas subcodesM25.39Other instability, other specified joint
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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. Code separately if applicable.)
  • spinal instabilities (M53.2-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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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
M25.3Other instability of jointNot billable
M25.30Other instability, unspecified jointBillable
M25.31Other instability, shoulderSubcodes
M25.32Other instability, elbowSubcodes
M25.33Other instability, wristSubcodes
M25.34Other instability, handSubcodes
M25.35Other instability, hipSubcodes
M25.36Other instability, kneeSubcodes
M25.37Other instability, ankle and footSubcodes
M25.39Other instability, other specified jointBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M25.3:

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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