ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
719.53 — Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified, forearm
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 719.53
719.53 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified, forearm. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, M25.639 (Stiffness of unspecified wrist, not elsewhere classified). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- M25.639Stiffness of unspecified wrist, not elsewhere classifiedapproximate
Common questions about 719.53
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 719.53?
- The GEMs map 719.53 to ICD-10-CM M25.639.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.