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M25.3

Non-billable

Other instability of joint

M25.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other instability of joint. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M25.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M25
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M25.3?
M25.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other instability of joint". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M25.3 a billable code?
No — M25.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M25.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M25.3?
M25.3 has 9 more specific child codes, including M25.30, M25.31, M25.32.
What is excluded from M25.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): instability of joint secondary to old ligament injury (M24.2-); instability of joint secondary to removal of joint prosthesis (M96.8-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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