M25.39 – Other instability, other specified joint

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other joint disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M25.39

Code: M25.39 (claims format: M2539)
Description: Other instability, other specified joint
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M20-M25 Other joint disorders
Parent codes: M25 › M25.3

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M25 – Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

abnormality of gait and mobility (R26.-)
acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21)
calcification of bursa (M71.4-)
calcification of shoulder (joint) (M75.3)
calcification of tendon (M65.2-)
difficulty in walking (R26.2)
temporomandibular joint disorder (M26.6-)

M25.3 – Other instability of joint

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-)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Index terms for M25.39

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Instability, joint, specified site NEC

Related codes in M25.3

M25.30 – Other instability, unspecified jointBillable
M25.31 – Other instability, shoulderHeader
M25.32 – Other instability, elbowHeader
M25.33 – Other instability, wristHeader
M25.34 – Other instability, handHeader
M25.35 – Other instability, hipHeader
M25.36 – Other instability, kneeHeader
M25.37 – Other instability, ankle and footHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M25.39?

M25.39 is the ICD-10-CM code for other instability, other specified joint, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M25.39 a billable code?

Yes. M25.39 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M25.39 belong to?

It belongs to category M25 – Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.