Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
ICD-10 Code: M25.50
Pain in Unspecified Joint
Joint pain without specification of which joint is affected.
Clinical Information
Non-specific joint pain. Use when joint location not documented.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use only when joint not specified
- 2Prefer site-specific codes when possible
Common Uses
- Documentation of 'joint pain' without location
Related ICD-10 Codes
M25.511Pain in right shoulder
Documentation Requirements
- Document which joint is painful when known
Real-World Coding Examples
Patient reports joint pain, location unclear (M25.50)
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