ICD-10-CM Code M24.20
Disorder of ligament, unspecified site
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M24.20 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of disorder of ligament, unspecified site. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M242 is used to code Ligamentous laxity
Ligamentous laxity, or ligament laxity, is a term given to describe "loose ligaments."
| Specialty: | Orthopaedics |
| ICD 9 Code: | 728.4 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Old partial tear posterior cruciate ligament (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M24.20 - Disorder of ligament, unspecified site'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M24.20. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M24.20 and a single ICD9 code, 728.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M24.2 - Disorder of ligament