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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Sesamoiditis

M25.8

Other specified joint disorders

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sesamoiditis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Sesamoiditis

The ICD-10-CM code for Sesamoiditis is M25.8 (Other specified joint disorders).

Within M25, choose M25.8 (Other specified joint disorders) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: Hemarthrosis (M25.0), fistula of joint (M25.1), Flail joint (M25.2), other instability of joint (M25.3), effusion of joint (M25.4), pain in joint (M25.5), Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified (M25.6), Osteophyte (M25.7) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M25.80 (unspecified joint), M25.81 (shoulder), M25.82 (elbow), M25.83 (wrist), M25.84 (hand), M25.85 (hip), M25.86 (knee) and M25.87 (ankle and foot).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Sesamoiditis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Sesamoiditis?

M25.8 — Other specified joint disorders (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M25.8 billable?

No. M25.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.