M25.5
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Pain in joint
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
directBoth codes can exist if both conditions are documented.
- • pain in hand (M79.64-)
- • pain in fingers (M79.64-)
- • pain in foot (M79.67-)
- • pain in limb (M79.6-)
- • pain in toes (M79.67-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • 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 (9)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code M25.5 represents pain in joint. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 9 more specific child codes under M25.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code M25.5?
ICD-10-CM code M25.5 is "Pain in joint". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Is M25.5 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, M25.5 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can M25.5 be coded with other codes?
M25.5 has 12 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in M25
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)