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M24.5

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Contracture of joint

Use a more specific code (2 billable, 7 non-billable)
M24.50Contracture, unspecified jointM24.51Contracture, shoulderhas subcodesM24.52Contracture, elbowhas subcodesM24.53Contracture, wristhas subcodesM24.54Contracture, handhas subcodesM24.55Contracture, hiphas subcodesM24.56Contracture, kneehas subcodesM24.57Contracture, ankle and foothas subcodesM24.59Contracture, other specified joint
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)
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
M24.5Contracture of jointNot billable
M24.50Contracture, unspecified jointBillable
M24.51Contracture, shoulderSubcodes
M24.52Contracture, elbowSubcodes
M24.53Contracture, wristSubcodes
M24.54Contracture, handSubcodes
M24.55Contracture, hipSubcodes
M24.56Contracture, kneeSubcodes
M24.57Contracture, ankle and footSubcodes
M24.59Contracture, other specified jointBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M24.5:

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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