M25.22
Non-billableFlail joint, elbow
M25.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for Flail joint, elbow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M25.221 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems. Many things can make your elbow hurt. A common cause is tendinitis , an inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis of the elbow is a sports injury , often from playing tennis or golf. You may…
Read more about Elbow Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Diclofenac Sodium and Menthol, Methyl Salicylate›
- DiflunisalNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]›
- Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum, Ignatia, Symphytum›
- Arnica Montana, Cinnamomum, Dulcamara, Funiculus Umbilicalis Suis, Nadidum, Natrum Oxalaceticum, Pantothenic Acid, Placenta Totalis Suis, Sanguinaria Canadensis, Sulphur, Piper Nigrum, Alpha-lipoicum Acidum, Cartilago Suis, Rhus Tox, Silicea, Symphytum Officinale, Thuja Occidentalis, ApiolumNon-Standardized Food Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
- Bryonia Alba Root, Colchicum Autumnale Bulb, Kalmia Latifolia Leaf, Ledum Palustre Twig, Lycopodium Clavatum Spore, Rhododendron Aureum Leaf, Toxicodendron Pubescens Leaf›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Ropivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Leflunomide and Diclofenac Sodium Gel›
- Lidocaine 4.5%, Diclofenac 1%Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidothol Es PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidothol Gel›
- Lidothol PatchAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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