M24.31

Non-billable

Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified

M24.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M24.311 for billing.

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

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a dislocated shoulder? Your shoulder joint is made up of three bones: your collarbone, your shoulder blade, and your upper arm bone. The top of your upper arm bone is shaped like a ball. This ball fits into a cuplike socket in your shoulder blade. A shoulder dislocation is an injury that happens when the ball pops out of your socket. A dislocation may be partial, where the ball is only partially out of the…

Read more about Dislocated Shoulder 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 M24.31?
M24.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pathological dislocation of shoulder, not elsewhere classified". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M24.31 a billable code?
No — M24.31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M24.311) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M24.31?
M24.31 has 3 more specific child codes, including M24.311, M24.312, M24.319.

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

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