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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Musculoskeletal System And Connective Tissue 710-739 > Arthropathies And Related Disorders 710-719 > Other Derangement Of Joint 718.* > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 718.8 Other joint derangement not elsewhere classified  On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date. The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 718.8 can be accessed here. Lack of stability of a joint or joint prosthesis. Factors involved are intra-articular disease and integrity of extra-articular structures such as joint capsule, ligaments, and muscles. 718.8 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 718.* hierarchy 718.8 excludes: deformities classifiable to 736 (736.0-736.9)