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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.4

Recurrent dislocation of joint

ICD-10-CM Code:
M24.4
ICD-10 Code for:
Recurrent dislocation of joint
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Other joint disorders
      (M20-M25)
      • Other specific joint derangements
        (M24)

M24.4 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of recurrent dislocation of joint. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Recurrent dislocation of joint

Non-specific codes like M24.4 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for recurrent dislocation of joint:

  • Use M24.40 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.41 for Recurrent dislocation, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.411 for Recurrent dislocation, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.412 for Recurrent dislocation, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.419 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.42 for Recurrent dislocation, elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.421 for Recurrent dislocation, right elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.422 for Recurrent dislocation, left elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.429 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.43 for Recurrent dislocation, wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.431 for Recurrent dislocation, right wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.432 for Recurrent dislocation, left wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.439 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.44 for Recurrent dislocation, hand and finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.441 for Recurrent dislocation, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.442 for Recurrent dislocation, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.443 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.444 for Recurrent dislocation, right finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.445 for Recurrent dislocation, left finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.446 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.45 for Recurrent dislocation, hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.451 for Recurrent dislocation, right hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.452 for Recurrent dislocation, left hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.459 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.46 for Recurrent dislocation, knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.461 for Recurrent dislocation, right knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.462 for Recurrent dislocation, left knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.469 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • M24.47 for Recurrent dislocation, ankle, foot and toes - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.471 for Recurrent dislocation, right ankle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.472 for Recurrent dislocation, left ankle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.473 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified ankle - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.474 for Recurrent dislocation, right foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.475 for Recurrent dislocation, left foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.476 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.477 for Recurrent dislocation, right toe(s) - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.478 for Recurrent dislocation, left toe(s) - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.479 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified toe(s) - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M24.49 for Recurrent dislocation, other specified joint - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Recurrent subluxation of joint

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

Patient Education


Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.