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Compare/M25 vs M71.4

M25 vs M71.4

M25 (Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classified) compared with M71.4 (Calcium deposit in bursa), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. M25 carries an Excludes2 note covering M71.4: “calcification of bursa (M71.4-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

M25Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classifiedM71.4Calcium deposit in bursa
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: M25.00, M25.011, M25.012, M25.019, M25.021

Non-billable header

Report instead: M71.40, M71.421, M71.422, M71.429, M71.431

ClassificationM00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
DefinitionOther joint disorder, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M25).Calcium deposit in bursa is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M71.4).
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources