M24.6

Non-billable

Ankylosis of joint

M24.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ankylosis of joint. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M24.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M24
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • stiffness of joint without ankylosis (M25.6-)

Excludes2 — not included here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M24.6?
M24.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Ankylosis of joint". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M24.6 a billable code?
No — M24.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as M24.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of M24.6?
M24.6 has 9 more specific child codes, including M24.60, M24.61, M24.62.
What is excluded from M24.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): stiffness of joint without ankylosis (M25.6-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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