M25.53 ICD-10-CM Code: Pain in wrist
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M25.53Pain in wrist
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M25.53 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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Category M25
Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory M25.5
Pain in joint
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Code M25.53
Pain in wrist
More specific choices
Codes under M25.53
M25.53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M25.53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M25.53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M25.53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M25.53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M25.53.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M25.53 mean?
M25.53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pain in wrist.”
Is M25.53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M25.53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M25.53 located in ICD-10-CM?
M25.53 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other joint disorders (M20-M25) (M20–M25), under category M25, Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified and subcategory M25.5, Pain in joint.
What coding notes are listed for M25.53?
No inclusion terms are listed for M25.53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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