M24.1 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Type 2 excludes for M24.1 ICD 10 code
  • chondrocalcinosis (M11.1, M11.2-)
  • internal derangement of knee (M23.-)
  • metastatic calcification (E83.5)
  • ochronosis (E70.2)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M24.1 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M24.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M24.1 ICD 10 code

Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body, such as your ears, nose and windpipe. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing your bones to glide over each other. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other.

Injured, inflamed, or damaged cartilage can cause symptoms such as pain and limited movement. It can also lead to joint damage and deformity. Causes of cartilage problems include :

  • Tears and injuries, such as sports injuries
  • Genetic factors
  • Other disorders, such as some types of arthritis

Osteoarthritis results from breakdown of cartilage.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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