M24.04

Non-billable

Loose body in finger joints

M24.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Loose body in finger joints. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M24.041 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M24.0
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include: Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity. Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons Dupuytren's…

Read more about Finger Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M24.04?
M24.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Loose body in finger joints". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M24.04 a billable code?
No — M24.04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M24.041) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M24.04?
M24.04 has 3 more specific child codes, including M24.041, M24.042, M24.049.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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