Is M23.24 a billable code?
No. M23.24 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M23.24: Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M23.24 groups related diagnoses under derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M23.24
- M23.241Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
- M23.242Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury, left knee
- M23.249Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury, unspecified knee
Other codes in M23.2 Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury
- M23.20Derangement of unspecified meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
- M23.21Derangement of anterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
- M23.22Derangement of posterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
- M23.23Derangement of other medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
- M23.25Derangement of posterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
- M23.26Derangement of other lateral meniscus due to old tear or injuryheader
M23.24 questions
What does M23.24 mean?
M23.24 is the ICD-10-CM code for Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injury. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.