Hemarthrosis, unspecified ankle

This code signifies the presence of blood within the joint space of an unspecified ankle. It indicates an intra-articular hemorrhage without specifying the underlying cause or the specific ankle (right or left).

Use this code when documentation confirms hemarthrosis of the ankle, but the laterality (right or left) is not specified. This typically occurs following trauma, but can also be due to coagulopathies or other medical conditions.

• Always seek clarification from the provider if laterality is not documented to allow for a more specific code.
• This code is for an unspecified ankle; if laterality is known, use M25.071 (right) or M25.072 (left).
• Code an external cause if the hemarthrosis is due to trauma.