2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24Other specific joint derangements

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M24 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other specific joint derangements, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M24.00, M24.011, M24.012, and M24.019.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other specific joint derangements
Short Description
Other specific joint derangements
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M20-M25
Other joint disorders

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24Other specific joint derangements

Specific Coding for Other specific joint derangementsOverview

Non-specific codes like M24 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • M24.0 for Loose body in joint

  • Use M24.00 for Loose body in unspecified joint

  • M24.01 for Loose body in shoulder

  • M24.02 for Loose body in elbow

  • M24.03 for Loose body in wrist

  • M24.04 for Loose body in finger joints

  • M24.05 for Loose body in hip

  • M24.07 for Loose body in ankle and toe joints

  • Use M24.08 for Loose body, other site

  • M24.1 for Other articular cartilage disorders

  • Use M24.10 for Other articular cartilage disorders, unspecified site

  • M24.11 for Other articular cartilage disorders, shoulder

  • M24.12 for Other articular cartilage disorders, elbow

  • M24.13 for Other articular cartilage disorders, wrist

  • M24.14 for Other articular cartilage disorders, hand

  • M24.15 for Other articular cartilage disorders, hip

  • M24.17 for Other articular cartilage disorders, ankle and foot

  • Use M24.19 for Other articular cartilage disorders, other specified site

  • M24.2 for Disorder of ligament

  • Use M24.20 for Disorder of ligament, unspecified site

  • M24.21 for Disorder of ligament, shoulder

  • M24.22 for Disorder of ligament, elbow

  • M24.23 for Disorder of ligament, wrist

  • M24.24 for Disorder of ligament, hand

  • M24.25 for Disorder of ligament, hip

  • M24.27 for Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot

  • Use M24.28 for Disorder of ligament, vertebrae

  • Use M24.29 for Disorder of ligament, other specified site

  • M24.3 for Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M24.30 for Pathological dislocation of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.31 for Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.32 for Pathological dislocation of elbow, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.33 for Pathological dislocation of wrist, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.34 for Pathological dislocation of hand, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.35 for Pathological dislocation of hip, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.36 for Pathological dislocation of knee, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.37 for Pathological dislocation of ankle and foot, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M24.39 for Pathological dislocation of other specified joint, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.4 for Recurrent dislocation of joint

  • Use M24.40 for Recurrent dislocation, unspecified joint

  • M24.41 for Recurrent dislocation, shoulder

  • M24.42 for Recurrent dislocation, elbow

  • M24.43 for Recurrent dislocation, wrist

  • M24.44 for Recurrent dislocation, hand and finger(s)

  • M24.45 for Recurrent dislocation, hip

  • M24.46 for Recurrent dislocation, knee

  • M24.47 for Recurrent dislocation, ankle, foot and toes

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

  • M24.5 for Contracture of joint

  • Use M24.50 for Contracture, unspecified joint

  • M24.51 for Contracture, shoulder

  • M24.52 for Contracture, elbow

  • M24.53 for Contracture, wrist

  • M24.54 for Contracture, hand

  • M24.55 for Contracture, hip

  • M24.56 for Contracture, knee

  • M24.57 for Contracture, ankle and foot

  • Use M24.59 for Contracture, other specified joint

  • M24.6 for Ankylosis of joint

  • Use M24.60 for Ankylosis, unspecified joint

  • M24.61 for Ankylosis, shoulder

  • M24.62 for Ankylosis, elbow

  • M24.63 for Ankylosis, wrist

  • M24.64 for Ankylosis, hand

  • M24.65 for Ankylosis, hip

  • M24.66 for Ankylosis, knee

  • M24.67 for Ankylosis, ankle and foot

  • Use M24.69 for Ankylosis, other specified joint

  • Use M24.7 for Protrusio acetabuli

  • M24.8 for Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M24.80 for Other specific joint derangements of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.81 for Other specific joint derangements of shoulder, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.82 for Other specific joint derangements of elbow, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.83 for Other specific joint derangements of wrist, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.84 for Other specific joint derangements of hand, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.85 for Other specific joint derangements of hip, not elsewhere classified

  • M24.87 for Other specific joint derangements of ankle and foot, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M24.89 for Other specific joint derangement of other specified joint, not elsewhere classified

  • Use M24.9 for Joint derangement, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M24: its own notes plus those printed at block M00-M25, block M20-M25, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block M00-M25 applies to 2,249 codes
  • Disorders affecting predominantly peripheral (limb) joints

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • current injury - see injury of joint by body region

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On M24 itself
From Block M20-M25 Other joint disorders applies to 719 codes
From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M24Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specific joint derangements?

M24 is the ICD-10-CM category for other specific joint derangements, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is M24 (Other specific joint derangements) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other specific joint derangements, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other specific joint derangements need a more specific code from this category, such as M24.00, M24.011, and M24.012.