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M61.24

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, 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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Child Codes (3)

M61.241Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, right handM61.242Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, left handM61.249Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, unspecified hand

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M61.24 represents paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, 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 M61.24.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M61.24?

ICD-10-CM code M61.24 is "Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, hand". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M61.24 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, M61.24 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in M61.2

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

M61.20Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, unspecified siteM61.21Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, shoulderM61.22Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, upper armM61.23Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, forearmM61.25Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, thighM61.26Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, lower legM61.27Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, ankle and footM61.28Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, other siteM61.29Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, multiple sites

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Code Information

CodeM61.24
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM61.2
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)