M24.2

Non-billable

Disorder 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M24
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A 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…

Read more about Sprains and Strains at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Instability secondary to old ligament injury
  • Ligamentous laxity NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • familial ligamentous laxity (M35.7)

Excludes2 — not included here

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

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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