ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for M25.4
Effusion of joint
Coding Notes & Guidelines for M25.4
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- hydrarthrosis in yaws (A66.6)
- intermittent hydrarthrosis (M12.4-)
- other infective (teno)synovitis (M65.1-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code M25.4 (Effusion of joint)
ICD-10-CM code M25.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M25.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about M25.4 - Effusion of joint. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Effusion of joint.