icd 10 code for unspecified joint stiffness

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Stiffness of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified

  • M25.60 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M25.60 became effective on October 1, 2020.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M25.60 - other international versions of ICD-10 M25.60 may differ.

ICD-10 code M25. 60 for Stiffness of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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What is the ICD 10 code for unspecified joint pain?

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M25.50 Pain in unspecified joint 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code M25.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is a billable code for joint stiffness?

A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. Joint stiffness may be either the symptom of pain on moving a joint, the symptom of loss of range of motion or the physical sign of reduced range of motion.

What is the ICD 10 code for contracture of joint?

M25.6 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M25.6. Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. Type 1 Excludes ankylosis of joint (M24.6-) contracture of joint (M24.5-) Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified.

What are the signs and symptoms of joint stiffness?

Joint stiffness may be either the symptom of pain on moving a joint, the symptom of loss of range of motion or the physical sign of reduced range of motion. DRG Group #555-556 - Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.

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What is the ICD-10 code for M25 50?

50 – Pain in Unspecified Joint.

What is the ICD-10 code for Muscle Stiffness?

Other specified disorders of muscle M62. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for M06 9?

Rheumatoid arthritisICD-10 code: M06. 9 Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified.

What is joint stiffness?

Joint stiffness is the feeling that the motion of a joint is limited or difficult. The feeling is not caused by weakness or reluctance to move the joint due to pain. Some people with stiffness are capable of moving the joint through its full range of motion, but this movement can require force.

What is the ICD-10 code for knee stiffness?

Stiffness of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified M25. 60 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M25. 60 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is ICD-10 code for arthritis?

Other specified arthritis, unspecified site M13. 80 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M13. 80 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic pain?

NOTE: To utilize these chronic pain diagnosis codes, the exact nature of pain should be specifically documented in the patient medical records; such as “chronic” to utilize ICD-10 code G. 89.29 or the diagnosis term “chronic pain syndrome” to utilize ICD-10 code G89. 4.

What is rheumatism arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means your immune system (which usually fights infection) attacks the cells that line your joints by mistake, making the joints swollen, stiff and painful. Over time, this can damage the joints, cartilage and nearby bone.