Is M24.21 a billable code?
No. M24.21 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
M24.21: Disorder of ligament, shoulder
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M24.21 groups related diagnoses under disorder of ligament, shoulder. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M24.21
- M24.211Disorder of ligament, right shoulder
- M24.212Disorder of ligament, left shoulder
- M24.219Disorder of ligament, unspecified shoulder
Other codes in M24.2 Disorder of ligament
- M24.20Disorder of ligament, unspecified site
- M24.22Disorder of ligament, elbowheader
- M24.23Disorder of ligament, wristheader
- M24.24Disorder of ligament, handheader
- M24.25Disorder of ligament, hipheader
- M24.27Disorder of ligament, ankle and footheader
- M24.28Disorder of ligament, vertebrae
- M24.29Disorder of ligament, other specified site
M24.21 questions
What does M24.21 mean?
M24.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorder of ligament, shoulder. 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.