2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.369Pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24.369
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M24.369 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. Coders also document this condition as pathological dislocation of knee joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24.369
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Pathological dislocation of unsp knee, NEC
Parent Code
M24.36
Pathological dislocation of knee, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24.369Pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Pathological dislocation of knee joint
  • Pathological dislocation of patellofemoral joint

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M24.369: its own notes plus those printed at M24.3, M24, 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.

From M24.3 Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified applies to 26 codes
  • congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79)
  • current injury - see injury of joints and ligaments by body region
  • recurrent dislocation of joint (M24.4-)
From M24 Other specific joint derangements applies to 205 codes
  • 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.

From M24 Other specific joint derangements applies to 205 codes
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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M24.369, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M24.369: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S83 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
    old dislocation of knee (M24.36) names M24.36, which includes this code
  • S83 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
    pathological dislocation of knee (M24.36) names M24.36, which includes this code

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

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.

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Convert M24.369 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
718.26 Pathol dislocat-l/leg
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M24.369Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified is M24.369 (sometimes written as M24369). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is M24.369 (Pathological dislocation of knee, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does M24.369 group to?

When pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 563, 562, with relative weights from 0.8982 to 1.3981 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can M24.369 be reported with a code from M24.4?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M24.3, which applies to M24.369, lists "recurrent dislocation of joint (M24.4-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M24.369?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pathological dislocation of unspecified knee, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 718.26 (pathol dislocat-l/leg). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.