ICD-10-CM M25.5: Pain in joint

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M25.5

Pain in joint

Coding Notes & Guidelines for M25.5

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • pain in hand (M79.64-)
  • pain in fingers (M79.64-)
  • pain in foot (M79.67-)
  • pain in limb (M79.6-)
  • pain in toes (M79.67-)
Inclusion Terms

Pain in joints of hand NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M25.5 (Pain in joint)

ICD-10-CM code M25.5 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 M25.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M25.5 - Pain in 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 Pain in joint.