2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.251Disorder of ligament, right hip

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24.251
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M24.251 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorder of ligament, right hip. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. Coders also document this condition as disorder of ligament of bilateral hip joints. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24.251
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Disorder of ligament, right hip
Short Description
Disorder of ligament, right hip
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M24.25
Disorder of ligament, hip

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24.251Disorder of ligament, right hip

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of ligament of bilateral hip joints
  • Disorder of ligament of left hip joint
  • Disorder of ligament of right hip joint

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS007
Other specified joint disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hip Injuries and Disorders

Your hip is the joint where your femur (thigh bone) meets your pelvis (hip bone). There are two main parts: a ball at the end of the femur, which fits in a socket in the pelvis. Your hip is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This is because you have a ball at the end of your femur, and it fits into a socket in your pelvis.

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Convert M24.251 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
728.4 Laxity of ligament
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M24.251Overview

Is M24.251 (Disorder of ligament, hip) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report disorder of ligament, right hip on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M24.251 group to?

When disorder of ligament, right hip is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M24.251?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, disorder of ligament, right hip converts to ICD-9-CM 728.4 (laxity of ligament). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.