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M24.0

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Loose body in joint

Use a more specific code (2 billable, 6 non-billable)
M24.00Loose body in unspecified jointM24.01Loose body in shoulderhas subcodesM24.02Loose body in elbowhas subcodesM24.03Loose body in wristhas subcodesM24.04Loose body in finger jointshas subcodesM24.05Loose body in hiphas subcodesM24.07Loose body in ankle and toe jointshas subcodesM24.08Loose body, other site
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • loose body in knee (M23.4)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
View CH13 NotesView M20-M25 NotesView M24 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M20-M25Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
M24Other specific joint derangements
M24.0Loose body in jointNot billable
M24.00Loose body in unspecified jointBillable
M24.01Loose body in shoulderSubcodes
M24.02Loose body in elbowSubcodes
M24.03Loose body in wristSubcodes
M24.04Loose body in finger jointsSubcodes
M24.05Loose body in hipSubcodes
M24.07Loose body in ankle and toe jointsSubcodes
M24.08Loose body, other siteBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M24.0:

categoryM24
Other specific joint derangements
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blockM20-M25
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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