M25.61
Non-billableStiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified
Stiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- joints of the spine (M40-M54)
- 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-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for stiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for stiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified is M25.61. The full clinical description is "Stiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified". M25.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M25.61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M25.61 represents "Stiffness of shoulder, not elsewhere classified". It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M25.61 a billable code?
No, M25.61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M25.61.
What chapter is M25.61 in?
M25.61 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M25.61?
M25.61 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: ankylosis of joint (M24.6-); contracture of joint (M24.5-).
What are the subcategories under M25.61?
M25.61 has 3 child codes, including: M25.611 (Stiffness of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified), M25.612 (Stiffness of left shoulder, not elsewhere classified), M25.619 (Stiffness of unspecified shoulder, not elsewhere classified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M25.61?
M25.61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2895046. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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