ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
M24.28 Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
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- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
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Other codes in M24
205 complete codes in this category.
- M24.271Disorder of ligament, right ankle
- M24.272Disorder of ligament, left ankle
- M24.273Disorder of ligament, unspecified ankle
- M24.274Disorder of ligament, right foot
- M24.275Disorder of ligament, left foot
- M24.276Disorder of ligament, unspecified foot
- M24.28Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
- M24.29Disorder of ligament, other specified site
- M24.30Pathological dislocation of unspecified joint, not elsewhere classified
- M24.311Pathological dislocation of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified
- M24.312Pathological dislocation of left shoulder, not elsewhere classified
- M24.319Pathological dislocation of unspecified shoulder, not elsewhere classified
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- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Disorder of ligament, vertebrae”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to M24.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has M24, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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