M24.3
Non-billablePathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- current injury - see injury of joint by body region
- •congenital dislocation or displacement of joint- see congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal systemQ65-Q79
- current injury - see injury of joints and ligaments by body region
- •recurrent dislocation of jointM24.4
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •joints of the spineM40-M54
- •ganglionM67.4
- •snapping kneeM23.8
- •temporomandibular joint disordersM26.6
Child Codes (9)
M24.30Pathological dislocation of unsp joint, NEC
M24.31Pathological dislocation of shoulder, NEC
M24.32Pathological dislocation of elbow, not elsewhere classified
M24.33Pathological dislocation of wrist, not elsewhere classified
M24.34Pathological dislocation of hand, not elsewhere classified
M24.35Pathological dislocation of hip, not elsewhere classified
M24.36Pathological dislocation of knee, not elsewhere classified
M24.37Pathological dislocation of ankle and foot, NEC
M24.39Pathological dislocation of other specified joint, NEC
Related Codes(9)
M24.0Loose body in joint
M24.1Other articular cartilage disorders
M24.2Disorder of ligament
M24.4Recurrent dislocation of joint
M24.5Contracture of joint
M24.6Ankylosis of joint
M24.7Protrusio acetabuli
M24.8Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified
M24.9Joint derangement, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified is M24.3. The full clinical description is "Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified". M24.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M24.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M24.3 represents “Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M24.3 a billable code?
No, M24.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under M24.3.
What chapter is M24.3 in?
M24.3 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M24.3?
M24.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: current injury - see injury of joint by body region; 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; and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under M24.3?
M24.3 has 9 child codes, including: M24.30 (Pathological dislocation of unsp joint, NEC), M24.31 (Pathological dislocation of shoulder, NEC), M24.32 (Pathological dislocation of elbow, not elsewhere classified), M24.33 (Pathological dislocation of wrist, not elsewhere classified), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M24.3?
M24.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2894791. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M24.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M24.3?
M24.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA34.Y (Other joint derangements).
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