M00.24

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other streptococcal arthritis, hand

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Other streptococcal arthritis metacarpus and phalanges

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis (T84.5-)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
  • code (B95.0-B95.2, B95.4-B95.5) to identify bacterial agent

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M00.24 represents other streptococcal arthritis, hand. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under M00.24.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M00.24?

ICD-10-CM code M00.24 is "Other streptococcal arthritis, hand". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M00.24 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, M00.24 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can M00.24 be coded with other codes?

M00.24 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeM00.24
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM00.2
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)