M24.07 – Loose body in ankle and toe joints

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other joint disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M24.07

Code: M24.07 (claims format: M2407)
Description: Loose body in ankle and toe joints
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M20-M25 Other joint disorders
Parent codes: M24 › M24.0

Billable codes under M24.07

M24.07 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M24.071 – Loose body in right ankleBillable
M24.072 – Loose body in left ankleBillable
M24.073 – Loose body in unspecified ankleBillable
M24.074 – Loose body in right toe joint(s)Billable
M24.075 – Loose body in left toe joint(s)Billable
M24.076 – Loose body in unspecified toe joint(s)Billable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M24 – Other specific joint derangements

Excludes1 (not coded here):

current injury - see injury of joint by body region

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

M24.0 – Loose body in joint

Excludes2 (not included here):

loose body in knee (M23.4)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Index terms for M24.07

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M24.0

M24.00 – Loose body in unspecified jointBillable
M24.01 – Loose body in shoulderHeader
M24.02 – Loose body in elbowHeader
M24.03 – Loose body in wristHeader
M24.04 – Loose body in finger jointsHeader
M24.05 – Loose body in hipHeader
M24.08 – Loose body, other siteBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M24.07?

M24.07 is the ICD-10-CM code for loose body in ankle and toe joints, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M24.07 a billable code?

No. M24.07 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M24.07 belong to?

It belongs to category M24 – Other specific joint derangements.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.