M24.5 Non-Billable Code
Contracture of joint
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M20-M25
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M24.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- contracture of muscle without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
- contracture of tendon (sheath) without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
- Dupuytren's contracture (M72.0)
excludes2
- acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- M24.50 - Contracture, unspecified joint Billable
- M24.51 - Contracture, shoulder
- M24.52 - Contracture, elbow
- M24.53 - Contracture, wrist
- M24.54 - Contracture, hand
- M24.55 - Contracture, hip
- M24.56 - Contracture, knee
- M24.57 - Contracture, ankle and foot
- M24.59 - Contracture, other specified joint Billable
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