ICD-10-CM Code M24.473

Recurrent dislocation, unspecified ankle

Version 2020 Billable Code

Valid for Submission

M24.473 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of recurrent dislocation, unspecified ankle. The code is valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code M24.473 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like ankle - recurrent dislocation or recurrent dislocation of ankle and/or foot or recurrent subluxation of the ankle or subluxation of ankle joint.

ICD-10:	M24.473
Short Description:	Recurrent dislocation, unspecified ankle
Long Description:	Recurrent dislocation, unspecified ankle

Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Ankle - recurrent dislocation
Recurrent dislocation of ankle AND/OR foot
Recurrent subluxation of the ankle
Subluxation of ankle joint

Diagnostic Related Groups

The ICD-10 code M24.473 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V37.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2019 through 09/30/2020.

562 - FRACTURE, SPRAIN, STRAIN AND DISLOCATION EXCEPT FEMUR, HIP, PELVIS AND THIGH WITH MCC
563 - FRACTURE, SPRAIN, STRAIN AND DISLOCATION EXCEPT FEMUR, HIP, PELVIS AND THIGH WITHOUT MCC

Convert M24.473 to ICD-9

718.37 - Recur dislocat-ankle (Approximate Flag)

Code Classification

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

Code History

FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016
(First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020

Information for Patients

Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.

The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries.

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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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