2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.532Contracture, left wrist

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24.532
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M24.532 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contracture, left wrist. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. Coders also document this condition as bilateral contracture of joints of wrists. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Acquired deformities (excluding foot).

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24.532
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Contracture, left wrist
Short Description
Contracture, left wrist
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M24.53
Contracture, wrist

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24.532Contracture, left wrist

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral contracture of joints of wrists
  • Contracture of joint of left wrist
  • Contracture of joint of right wrist
  • Flexion contracture - wrist
  • Flexion contracture of bilateral joints of wrist
  • Flexion contracture of joint of left wrist

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR MUS023
Acquired deformities (excluding foot)
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Joint Disorders

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Convert M24.532 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
718.43 Jt contracture-forearm
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 M24.532Overview

Is M24.532 (Contracture, wrist) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report contracture, left wrist on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M24.532 group to?

When contracture, left wrist is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M24.532?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, contracture, left wrist converts to ICD-9-CM 718.43 (jt contracture-forearm). 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.