M24.2
Disorder of ligament
Non-billableCategory
Code Hierarchy
M24M24.2
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Instability secondary to old ligament injury
- Ligamentous laxity NOS
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with M24.2
- M35.7 - familial ligamentous laxity (M35.7)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- internal derangement of knee (M23.5-M23.8X9)
Specific Codes (9)
M24.20Billable
Disorder of ligament, unspecified site
M24.21Category
Disorder of ligament, shoulder
M24.22Category
Disorder of ligament, elbow
M24.23Category
Disorder of ligament, wrist
M24.24Category
Disorder of ligament, hand
M24.25Category
Disorder of ligament, hip
M24.27Category
Disorder of ligament, ankle and foot
M24.28Billable
Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
M24.29Billable
Disorder of ligament, other specified site
Related Codes
M24.0Category
Loose body in joint
M24.1Category
Other articular cartilage disorders
M24.3Category
Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
M24.4Category
Recurrent dislocation of joint
M24.5Category
Contracture of joint
M24.6Category
Ankylosis of joint
M24.7Billable
Protrusio acetabuli
M24.8Category
Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified
M24.9Billable
Joint derangement, unspecified
