M24.69 – Ankylosis, other specified joint

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M24.69

Code: M24.69 (claims format: M2469)
Description: Ankylosis, other specified joint
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › M24.6

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-)

M24.6 – Ankylosis of joint

Excludes1 (not coded here):

stiffness of joint without ankylosis (M25.6-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

spine (M43.2-)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Index terms for M24.69

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

Ankylosis, specified site NEC

Related codes in M24.6

M24.60 – Ankylosis, unspecified jointBillable
M24.61 – Ankylosis, shoulderHeader
M24.62 – Ankylosis, elbowHeader
M24.63 – Ankylosis, wristHeader
M24.64 – Ankylosis, handHeader
M24.65 – Ankylosis, hipHeader
M24.66 – Ankylosis, kneeHeader
M24.67 – Ankylosis, ankle and footHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M24.69?

M24.69 is the ICD-10-CM code for ankylosis, other specified joint, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M24.69 a billable code?

Yes. M24.69 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M24.69 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.