M24 – Other specific joint derangements
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other joint disorders
ICD-10-CM code
M24
- Code
M24(claims format:M24)- Description
- Other specific joint derangements
- 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
Billable codes under M24
M24 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M24.0 – Loose body in jointHeader (more codes below)
- M24.1 – Other articular cartilage disordersHeader (more codes below)
- M24.2 – Disorder of ligamentHeader (more codes below)
- M24.3 – Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classifiedHeader (more codes below)
- M24.4 – Recurrent dislocation of jointHeader (more codes below)
- M24.5 – Contracture of jointHeader (more codes below)
- M24.6 – Ankylosis of jointHeader (more codes below)
- M24.7 – Protrusio acetabuliBillable
- M24.8 – Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classifiedHeader (more codes below)
- M24.9 – Joint derangement, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for M24
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- current injury - see injury of joint by body region
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block M20-M25
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M24?
M24 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specific joint derangements, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).
Is M24 a billable code?
No. M24 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.