U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

M24 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specific joint derangements

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

M24

Other specific joint derangements

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where M24 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 13

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other joint disorders (M20-M25)

  3. 3

    Category M24

    Other specific joint derangements

  4. 4

    Code M24

    Other specific joint derangements

More specific choices

Codes under M24

M24 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

M24.0

Loose body in joint

M24.1

Other articular cartilage disorders

M24.2

Disorder of ligament

M24.3

Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified

M24.4

Recurrent dislocation of joint

M24.5

Contracture of joint

M24.6

Ankylosis of joint

M24.7

Protrusio acetabuli

M24.8

Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified

M24.9

Joint derangement, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for M24.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for M24.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M24.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • current injury - see injury of joint by body region

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • ganglion (M67.4)
  • snapping knee (M23.8-)
  • temporomandibular joint disorders (M26.6-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code M24 mean?

M24 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other specific joint derangements.”

Is M24 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. M24 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is M24 located in ICD-10-CM?

M24 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other joint disorders (M20-M25) (M20–M25), under category M24, Other specific joint derangements.

What coding notes are listed for M24?

No inclusion terms are listed for M24 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: current injury - see injury of joint by body region. Excludes2 notes: ganglion (M67.4); snapping knee (M23.8-); temporomandibular joint disorders (M26.6-).

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