Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 719.50
Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified, site unspecified
  • Short description: Jt stiffness NEC-unspec.
  • ICD-9-CM 719.50 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 719.50 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 719.50: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 719.50 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M25.60 Stiffness of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Capsular pattern of joint movement limitation
  • Immobility stiffness
  • Joint movement absent
  • Joint stiffness
  • Limitation of joint movement
  • Morning stiffness - joint
  • On examination - joint stiff
  • On examination - reduced joint movement
  • Stiff limbs
  • Stiffness
  • Stiffness of joint
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 719.50:
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