M24.2
Non-billableDisorder of ligament
M24.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorder of ligament. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M24.20 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens. A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to…
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Includes
- •Instability secondary to old ligament injury
- •Ligamentous laxity NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •familial ligamentous laxity (M35.7)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M24.2?
- M24.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorder of ligament". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M24.2 a billable code?
- No — M24.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M24.20) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M24.2?
- M24.2 has 9 more specific child codes, including M24.20, M24.21, M24.22.
- What is excluded from M24.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): familial ligamentous laxity (M35.7).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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