Question 1

Is M24 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M24 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M24 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M24 represents Other specific joint derangements. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M24 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M24 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M24?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M24 is section:M20-M25 (Other joint disorders (M20-M25)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from M24?

Accepted Answer

Code M24 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: current injury - see injury of joint by body region. These conditions cannot be coded together with M24 as they represent different diagnoses.

M242026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes214Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is M24 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M24 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M24 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M24?

What conditions are excluded from M24?