M24.561 ICD-10-CM Code: Contracture, right knee
M24.561 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Contracture, right knee” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
M24.561Contracture, right knee
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Coding tips for M24.561
The same condition on the other side
This code carries the side. Use the one the note supports; codes for an unspecified side should rarely be used.
Where M24.561 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
- 3
Category M24
Other specific joint derangements
- 4
Subcategory M24.56
Contracture, knee
- 5
Code M24.561
Contracture, right knee
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M24.561.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M24.561.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M24.561.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M24.561.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M24.561.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M24.561 mean?
M24.561 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contracture, right knee.”
Is M24.561 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M24.561 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M24.561 located in ICD-10-CM?
M24.561 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 and subcategory M24.56, Contracture, knee.
What coding notes are listed for M24.561?
No inclusion terms are listed for M24.561 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.