M24.0
Loose body in joint
Clinical Information
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Fibrous, bony, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Major causes are osteochondritis dissecans, synovial chondromatosis, osteophytes, fractured articular surfaces and damaged menisci.
Details
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M24.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M24.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M24.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 M24.0 may differ.