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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for wrist osteophyte

M25.73

Osteophyte, wrist

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding wrist osteophyte

The ICD-10-CM code for wrist osteophyte is M25.73 (Osteophyte, wrist).

Within M25.7 (Osteophyte), M25.73 is specifically for Osteophyte, wrist. Related codes cover unspecified joint (M25.70), shoulder (M25.71), elbow (M25.72), hand (M25.74), hip (M25.75), knee (M25.76), ankle and foot (M25.77) and vertebrae (M25.78).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M25.731 (wrist), M25.732 (wrist) and M25.739 (wrist).

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 wrist osteophyte ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for wrist osteophyte?

M25.73 — Osteophyte, wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M25.73 billable?

No. M25.73 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.