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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Flail

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

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

About coding Flail

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for flail; the code depends on the details below.

More specific Flail codes (official index)

  • chest S22.5 — Flail chest
  • associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation M96.A4 — Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • newborn (birth injury) P13.8 — Birth injuries to other parts of skeleton
  • joint (paralytic) M25.20 — Flail joint, unspecified joint
  • ankle M25.27 — Flail joint, ankle and foot
  • elbow M25.22 — Flail joint, elbow
  • foot joint M25.27 — Flail joint, ankle and foot
  • hand joint M25.24 — Flail joint, hand
  • hip M25.25 — Flail joint, hip
  • knee M25.26 — Flail joint, knee
  • shoulder M25.21 — Flail joint, shoulder
  • specified joint NEC M25.28 — Flail joint, other site
  • wrist M25.23 — Flail joint, wrist

Common questions about Flail ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for chest flail?

S22.5 — Flail chest (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for joint flail?

M25.20 — Flail joint, unspecified joint.