M24.12 – Other articular cartilage disorders, elbow

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M24.12

Code: M24.12 (claims format: M2412)
Description: Other articular cartilage disorders, elbow
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 › M24.1

Billable codes under M24.12

M24.12 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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-)

M24.1 – Other articular cartilage disorders

Excludes2 (not included here):

chondrocalcinosis (M11.1-, M11.2-)
internal derangement of knee (M23.-)
metastatic calcification (E83.59)
ochronosis (E70.29)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Index terms for M24.12

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

Derangement, joint, articular cartilage, elbow

Related codes in M24.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M24.12?

M24.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for other articular cartilage disorders, elbow, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M24.12 a billable code?

No. M24.12 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M24.12 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.