M24.57

Non-billable (Header)

Contracture, ankle and foot

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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Excludes1

inherited from M24.5

Rules from parent category M24.5: Contracture of joint

  • contracture of muscle without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
  • contracture of tendon (sheath) without contracture of joint (M62.4-)
  • Dupuytren's contracture (M72.0)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from M24.5

Rules from parent category M24.5: Contracture of joint

  • acquired deformities of limbs (M20-M21)

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Code Information

CodeM24.57
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM24.5
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes13 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)
Child codes6

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)