M24.3
Non-billablePathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
M24.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M24.30 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHDislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport . You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders , hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it. A dislocated joint is an…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M24.3?
- M24.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M24.3 a billable code?
- No — M24.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M24.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of M24.3?
- M24.3 has 9 more specific child codes, including M24.30, M24.31, M24.32.
- What is excluded from M24.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system (Q65-Q79); current injury - see injury of joints and ligaments by body region; recurrent dislocation of joint (M24.4-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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