M24.5
Contracture of joint
Non-billableCategory
Code Hierarchy
M24M24.5
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with M24.5
- contracture of muscle without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
- contracture of tendon (sheath) without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
- M72.0 - Dupuytren's contracture (M72.0)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- M20.-M21 - acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
Specific Codes (9)
M24.50Billable
Contracture, unspecified joint
M24.51Category
Contracture, shoulder
M24.52Category
Contracture, elbow
M24.53Category
Contracture, wrist
M24.54Category
Contracture, hand
M24.55Category
Contracture, hip
M24.56Category
Contracture, knee
M24.57Category
Contracture, ankle and foot
M24.59Billable
Contracture, other specified joint
Related Codes
M24.0Category
Loose body in joint
M24.1Category
Other articular cartilage disorders
M24.2Category
Disorder of ligament
M24.3Category
Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
M24.4Category
Recurrent dislocation 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
