2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M25.541Pain in joints of right hand

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M25

ICD-10-CM M25.541
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M25.541 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pain in joints of right hand. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 555 through 556. Coders also document this condition as bilateral pain of joint of hands. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Musculoskeletal pain, not low back pain.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M25.541
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pain in joints of right hand
Short Description
Pain in joints of right hand
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M25.54
Pain in joints of hand

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified
This CodeM25.541Pain in joints of right hand

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral pain of joint of hands
  • Joint pain in left hand
  • Joint pain in right hand
  • Pain of bilateral hands
  • Pain of joint of hand
  • Pain of left hand
  • Pain of right hand

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS010
Musculoskeletal pain, not low back pain
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Joint Disorders

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Convert M25.541 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
719.44 Joint pain-hand
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement M25.541 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • M79.641 - Pain in right hand
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M25.541Overview

Is M25.541 (Pain in joints of hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pain in joints of right hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M25.541 group to?

When pain in joints of right hand is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 555, 556, with relative weights from 0.8306 to 1.3218 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M25.541?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pain in joints of right hand converts to ICD-9-CM 719.44 (joint pain-hand). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.