ICD-10-CM Code M25.50
Pain in unspecified joint
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M25.50 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pain in unspecified joint. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M255 is used to code Arthralgia
Arthralgia (from Greek arthro-, joint + -algos, pain) literally means joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses (in particular arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Code: | D018771 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 719.4 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.
- DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M25.50 - Pain in unspecified joint'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M25.50. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M25.50 and a single ICD9 code, 719.40 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M25.5 - Pain in joint