M25.129 ICD-10-CM Code: Fistula, unspecified elbow
M25.129 is the authoritative medical code for Fistula, unspecified elbow. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for fistula, unspecified elbow (ICD-10-CM M25.129), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M25.129 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- 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-)
- joints of the spine (M40-M54)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can M25.129 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, M25.129 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: abnormality of gait and mobility (R26.-); acquired deformities of limb (M20-M21); calcification of bursa (M71.4-); calcification of shoulder (joint) (M75.3).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M25.129 in its code family, with their registry titles.