M24.6

Ankylosis of joint

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

M24M24.6

Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Section: M20-M25 - Other joint disorders

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with M24.6

stiffness of joint without ankylosis (M25.6-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

spine (M43.2-)

Specific Codes (9)

M24.60Billable

Ankylosis, unspecified joint

Ankylosis, shoulder

Ankylosis, elbow

Ankylosis, wrist

Ankylosis, hand

Ankylosis, hip

Ankylosis, knee

Ankylosis, ankle and foot

M24.69Billable

Ankylosis, 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

M24.5Category

Contracture of joint

M24.7Billable

Protrusio acetabuli

M24.8Category

Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified

M24.9Billable

Joint derangement, unspecified