ICD-10-CM Code M25.641

Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: M00–M99
  3. Section: M20-M25
  4. Block: M25
  5. M25.641 - Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified
Version 2020 Billable Code

Valid for Submission

M25.641 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code M25.641 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like bilateral hand joint stiffness or hand joint stiff or stiffness of joint of left hand or stiffness of joint of right hand or stiffness of joint of right hand.

ICD-10:M25.641
Short Description:Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified
Long Description:Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified

Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Bilateral hand joint stiffness
  • Hand joint stiff
  • Stiffness of joint of left hand
  • Stiffness of joint of right hand
  • Stiffness of joint of right hand

Diagnostic Related Groups

The ICD-10 code M25.641 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V37.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2019 through 09/30/2020.

  • 555 - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH MCC
  • 556 - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT MCC

Convert M25.641 to ICD-9

  • 719.54 - Jt stiffness NEC-hand (Approximate Flag)

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99)
    • Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
      • Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified (M25)

Code History

  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
    (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients


Hand Injuries and Disorders

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.

Hand problems include

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
  • Injuries that result in fractures, ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb

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