Is M24.42 a billable code?
No. M24.42 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
M24.42: Recurrent dislocation, elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M24.42 groups related diagnoses under recurrent dislocation, elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M24.42
- M24.421Recurrent dislocation, right elbow
- M24.422Recurrent dislocation, left elbow
- M24.429Recurrent dislocation, unspecified elbow
Other codes in M24.4 Recurrent dislocation of joint
- M24.40Recurrent dislocation, unspecified joint
- M24.41Recurrent dislocation, shoulderheader
- M24.43Recurrent dislocation, wristheader
- M24.44Recurrent dislocation, hand and finger(s)header
- M24.45Recurrent dislocation, hipheader
- M24.46Recurrent dislocation, kneeheader
- M24.47Recurrent dislocation, ankle, foot and toesheader
- M24.49Recurrent dislocation, other specified joint
M24.42 questions
What does M24.42 mean?
M24.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Recurrent dislocation, elbow. 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.