M24.20 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Disorder of ligament, unspecified site for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M24.20 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M20-M25 Other joint disorders
- M24 Other specific joint derangements
- M24.0 Loose body in joint
- M24.1 Other articular cartilage disorders
- M24.2 Disorder of ligament
- M24.3 Pathological dislocation of joint, not elsewhere classified
- M24.4 Recurrent dislocation of joint
- M24.5 Contracture of joint
- M24.6 Ankylosis of joint
- M24.8 Other specific joint derangements, not elsewhere classified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M24.20 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M24.20 ICD 10 code
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 bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.
At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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