M24.4 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 M24.4 ICD 10 code
  • recurrent dislocation of patella (M22.0-M22.1)
  • recurrent vertebral dislocation (M43.3-, M43.4, M43.5-)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M24.4 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M24.4 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M24.4 ICD 10 code

Dislocations 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 emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.

The information in this box was provided by MedlinePlus.gov