2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.274Disorder of ligament, right foot

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24.274
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M24.274 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for disorder of ligament, right foot. 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 feet. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24.274
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Disorder of ligament, right foot
Short Description
Disorder of ligament, right foot
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M24.27
Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24.274Disorder of ligament, right foot

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of ligament of bilateral feet
  • Disorder of ligament of left foot
  • Disorder of ligament of right foot

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

Foot Injuries and Disorders

Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:

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Convert M24.274 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 M24.274Overview

Is M24.274 (Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M24.274 group to?

When disorder of ligament, right foot 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 M24.274?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, disorder of ligament, right foot 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.