2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M24.612Ankylosis, left shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M24

ICD-10-CM M24.612
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M24.612 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ankylosis, left shoulder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. Coders also document this condition as arthrofibrosis of joint of bilateral shoulder regions. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M24.612
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ankylosis, left shoulder
Short Description
Ankylosis, left shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M24.61
Ankylosis, shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM24Other specific joint derangements
This CodeM24.612Ankylosis, left shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arthrofibrosis of joint of bilateral shoulder regions
  • Arthrofibrosis of joint of shoulder region
  • Arthrofibrosis of left shoulder
  • Arthrofibrosis of right shoulder

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

Joint Disorders

Your joints are places where two or more bones come together. Your shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and knuckles are all joints. Your spine has joints, too.

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  • What are joints?
  • What are joint disorders?
  • What diseases can affect the joints?
  • What types of joint disorders happen from sudden injuries?
  • What types of joint disorders happen from overuse?
  • How can I keep my joints healthy?

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Convert M24.612 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
718.51 Ankylosis-shoulder
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 M24.612Overview

Is M24.612 (Ankylosis, shoulder) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M24.612 group to?

When ankylosis, left shoulder is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M24.612?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ankylosis, left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 718.51 (ankylosis-shoulder). 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.