M25.1
Non-billableFistula of joint
Fistula of joint
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •joints of the spineM40-M54
- •abnormality of gait and mobilityR26
- •acquired deformities of limbM20-M21
- •calcification of bursaM71.4
- •calcification of shoulder (joint)M75.3
- •calcification of tendonM65.2
- •difficulty in walkingR26.2
- •temporomandibular joint disorderM26.6
Child Codes (9)
Related Codes(9)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fistula of joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for fistula of joint is M25.1. The full clinical description is "Fistula of joint". M25.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M25.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M25.1 represents “Fistula of joint”. 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 M25.1 a billable code?
No, M25.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under M25.1.
What chapter is M25.1 in?
M25.1 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M25.1?
M25.1 has 9 child codes, including: M25.10 (Fistula, unspecified joint), M25.11 (Fistula, shoulder), M25.12 (Fistula, elbow), M25.13 (Fistula, wrist), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M25.1?
M25.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0263846. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M25.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fistula of joint affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M25.1?
M25.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA37.Y (Other specified certain joint disorders, not elsewhere classified).
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