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M24.56

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Contracture, knee

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M24.561Contracture, right kneeM24.562Contracture, left kneeM24.569Contracture, unspecified knee
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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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 joint
M24.56Contracture, kneeNot billable
M24.561Contracture, right kneeBillable
M24.562Contracture, left kneeBillable
M24.569Contracture, unspecified kneeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M24.56:

subcategoryM24.5
Contracture of joint
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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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